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CICLOPENTANO [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H10
formula, see observation
287-92-3
CAS number
OBS

cyclopentane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following designation: UN 1146.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H10

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H10
formula, see observation
287-92-3
CAS number
OBS

cyclopentane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H10

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H10
formula, see observation
287-92-3
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro; soluble en alcohol e insoluble en agua. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H10

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Record 2 2004-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Petrochemistry
DEF

Any of a group of saturated higher fatty acids derived from the gas-oil fraction of petroleum by extraction with caustic soda solution and subsequent acidification.

CONT

Gulf and West-coast crudes are relatively high in these acids. The commercial grade is a mixture, usually of dark color and unpleasant odor; corrosive to metals. The chief use of naphthenic acids is in the production of metallic naphthenates for paint driers and cellulose preservatives. Other uses are as solvents, detergents, rubber reclaiming agent, etc.

OBS

naphthenic acid: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Chimie du pétrole
DEF

Acides organiques, naturellement présents dans certains pétroles bruts, caractérisés par la présence d'un noyau naphténique et d'une ou plusieurs fonctions acides carboxyliques. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

CONT

Les acides naphténiques sont des sous-produits utiles valorisés dans la fabrication des siccatifs pour peinture, d'émulsifiants et de savons.

OBS

acide naphténique : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Petroquímica
DEF

Acidos grasos derivados del ciclopentano, ciclohexano, cicloheptano u otros naftenos homólogos procedentes del petróleo. Son solubles en disolventes orgánicos y muy poco en agua.

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