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ISOBUTILO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Industries
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpropyl propanoate
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20propanoate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2-methylpropyl propionate 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20propionate
correct
- isobutyl propanoate 1, record 1, English, isobutyl%20propanoate
correct
- isobutyl propionate 3, record 1, English, isobutyl%20propionate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white, combustible liquid, is insoluble in water, very soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used as a solvent and a flavouring agent (fruit flavour). 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20propanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpropyl propanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20propanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H14O2 or CH3CH2COOCH2CH(CH3)2 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20propanoate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propanoate de 2-méthylpropyle
1, record 1, French, propanoate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- propionate de 2-méthylpropyle 1, record 1, French, propionate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
correct, masculine noun
- propanoate d'isobutyle 1, record 1, French, propanoate%20d%27isobutyle
correct, masculine noun
- propionate d'isobutyle 2, record 1, French, propionate%20d%27isobutyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propanoate de 2-méthylpropyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - propanoate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H14O2 ou CH3CH2COOCH2CH(CH3)2 3, record 1, French, - propanoate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria alimentaria
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- propionato de isobutilo
1, record 1, Spanish, propionato%20de%20isobutilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido blanco acuoso. Insoluble en agua, soluble en alcohol y éter. Combustible. Poco tóxico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - propionato%20de%20isobutilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C7H14O2 o CH3CH2COOCH2CH(CH3)2 2, record 1, Spanish, - propionato%20de%20isobutilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Food Industries
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpropyl acetate
1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20acetate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isobutyl acetate 2, record 2, English, isobutyl%20acetate
correct
- isobutyl ester of acetic acid 1, record 2, English, isobutyl%20ester%20of%20acetic%20acid
avoid
- ß-methylpropyl ethanoate 1, record 2, English, %C3%9F%2Dmethylpropyl%20ethanoate
former designation, avoid
- 2-methylpropyl ester of acetic acid 1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20ester%20of%20acetic%20acid
avoid
- 2-methyl-1-propyl acetate 1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dpropyl%20acetate
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula C6H12O2 or C4H9OOCCH3 which appears under the form of a colorless, flammable, neutral liquid with a fruitlike odour, is derived by treating isobutanol with acetic acid in the presence of catalysts, and is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, in thinners, sealants and topcoat lacquers, in perfumery and as an artificial flavouring agent (strawberry, raspberry, butter, banana) for beverages, candy and pastries. 3, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20acetate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpropyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropyl%20acetate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- beta-methylpropyl ethanoate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acétate de 2-méthylpropyle
1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acétate d'isobutyle 2, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27isobutyle
correct, masculine noun
- ester isobutylique de l'acide acétique 1, record 2, French, ester%20isobutylique%20de%20l%27acide%20ac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
- éthanoate de ß-méthylpropyl 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9thanoate%20de%20%C3%9F%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyl
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- acétate de méthyl-2 propyl 1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%2D2%20propyl
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- ester de méthyl-2 propyl de l'acide acétique 1, record 2, French, ester%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%2D2%20propyl%20de%20l%27acide%20ac%C3%A9tique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique de formule C6H12O2 ou C4H9OOCCH3 se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, inflammable, à odeur fruitée, utilisé comme solvant, en parfumerie et comme arôme artificiel (fraise, framboise, beurre, banane) pour les boissons, les confiseries et les pâtisseries. 3, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acétate de 2-méthylpropyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropyle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- éthanoate de bêta-méthylpropyl
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Industria alimentaria
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de isobutilo
1, record 2, Spanish, acetato%20de%20isobutilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido neutro, incoloro, olor a fruta. Soluble en alcoholes, éter e hidrocarburos. Inmiscible con agua. Inflamable. Riesgo de incendio. Moderadamente tóxico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20isobutilo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H12O2 ou C4H9OOCCH3 2, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20isobutilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- isobutyl 1, record 3, English, isobutyl
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- isobutyle
1, record 3, French, isobutyle
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- isobutilo
1, record 3, Spanish, isobutilo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isobutyl stearate 1, record 4, English, isobutyl%20stearate
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stéarate d'isobutyle
1, record 4, French, st%C3%A9arate%20d%27isobutyle
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- estearato de isobutilo
1, record 4, Spanish, estearato%20de%20isobutilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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