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ISOPROPILICO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-yl acetate
1, record 1, English, propan%2D2%2Dyl%20acetate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 1-methylethyl acetate 1, record 1, English, 1%2Dmethylethyl%20acetate
correct
- isopropyl acetate 2, record 1, English, isopropyl%20acetate
correct
- acetic acid isopropyl ester 3, record 1, English, acetic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
- acetic acid 1-methylethyl ester 3, record 1, English, acetic%20acid%201%2Dmethylethyl%20ester
avoid
- 2-acetoxypropane 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dacetoxypropane
avoid
- 2-propyl acetate 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dpropyl%20acetate
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula C5H10O2 or CH3COOCH(CH3)2, appearing under the form of a colorless liquid with an aromatic odour, derived by reacting isopropyl alcohol with acetic acid in the presence of catalysts, used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and resin gums, in paints, lacquers and printing inks, in organic synthesis and perfumery. 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20acetate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acétate de propan-2-yle
1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acétate de 1-méthyléthyle 1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%201%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- acétate d'isopropyle 2, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27isopropyle
correct, masculine noun
- acétate isopropylique 3, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20isopropylique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isopropanolamine : nom commercial. 1, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou CH3COOCH(CH3)2 4, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato isopropílico
1, record 1, Spanish, acetato%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : C5H10O2 o CH3COOCH(CH3)2 2, record 1, Spanish, - acetato%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-ol
1, record 2, English, propan%2D2%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isopropyl alcohol 2, record 2, English, isopropyl%20alcohol
correct
- IPA 3, record 2, English, IPA
see observation
- IPA 3, record 2, English, IPA
- isopropanol 4, record 2, English, isopropanol
former designation, correct
- dimethylcarbinol 5, record 2, English, dimethylcarbinol
former designation
- dimethyl carbinol 6, record 2, English, dimethyl%20carbinol
former designation
- 2-hydroxypropane 1, record 2, English, 2%2Dhydroxypropane
former designation
- 2-propanol 2, record 2, English, 2%2Dpropanol
former designation
- 2-propyl alcohol 1, record 2, English, 2%2Dpropyl%20alcohol
former designation
- sec-propyl alcohol 7, record 2, English, sec%2Dpropyl%20alcohol
former designation, see observation
- secondary propyl alcohol 6, record 2, English, secondary%20propyl%20alcohol
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound appearing under the form of a colorless liquid with a pleasant odour, boiling at 82.4°C, soluble in water, alcohol and ether, derived by treatment of propylene with sulfuric acid and hydrolyzing, used in the manufacture of acetone and its derivatives, of glycerol and isopropyl acetate, a solvent for essential and other oils, alkaloids, gums, resins, a latent solvent for cellulose derivatives and coatings, a deicing agent for liquid fuels, lacquers, extraction processes, a dehydrating agent, a flavouring agent, a preservative, a denaturant and in lotions. 8, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Alcojel; Alcosolve; Avantin; Avantine; Chromar; Hartosol; Imsol A; Isohol; Lutosol; Petrohol; Pro; Propal; Spectrar; Sterisol hand disinfectant; Takineocol; Un 1219. 8, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
propan-2-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 9, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
isopropanol: obsolete form. 9, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
IPA: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 9, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
The abbreviation "sec" must be italicized. 9, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H8O or (CH3)2CH2O 8, record 2, English, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- propan-2-ol
1, record 2, French, propan%2D2%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alcool isopropylique 2, record 2, French, alcool%20isopropylique
correct, masculine noun
- isopropanol 3, record 2, French, isopropanol
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- diméthylcarbinol 4, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thylcarbinol
former designation, masculine noun
- propanol-2 5, record 2, French, propanol%2D2
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore à odeur agréable, bouillant à 82,4 °C, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool et l'éther, préparé par hydratation du propène en présence d'acide sulfurique ou réduction de l'acétone, employé comme antigel, solvant, déshydratant, agent d'extraction, intermédiaire de synthèse et comme antiseptique. 6, record 2, French, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propan-2-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isopropanol : forme vieillie. 1, record 2, French, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H8O ou (CH3)2CH2O 6, record 2, French, - propan%2D2%2Dol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol isopropílico
1, record 2, Spanish, alcohol%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- dimetilcarbinol 2, record 2, Spanish, dimetilcarbinol
masculine noun
- isopropanol 2, record 2, Spanish, isopropanol
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro con olor agradable. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Inflamable. Moderadamente tóxico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C3H8O o (CH3)2CH2O 4, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane
1, record 3, English, 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dipropan-2-yl ether 1, record 3, English, dipropan%2D2%2Dyl%20ether
correct, see observation
- bis(1-methylethyl) ether 1, record 3, English, bis%281%2Dmethylethyl%29%20ether
correct, see observation
- diisopropyl ether 2, record 3, English, diisopropyl%20ether
correct
- 2-isopropoxypropane 3, record 3, English, 2%2Disopropoxypropane
correct
- isopropyl ether 4, record 3, English, isopropyl%20ether
former designation, avoid
- diisopropyl oxide 2, record 3, English, diisopropyl%20oxide
former designation, avoid
- 2,2'-oxybispropane 3, record 3, English, 2%2C2%27%2Doxybispropane
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound appearing under the form of a colorless, volatile liquid with an ethereal odor, soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents, used as a solvent for animal, vegetable, mineral oils, waxes and resins, for the extraction of acetic acid from aqueous solutions, as a solvent for dyes in the presence of alcohol, in paint and varnish removers, spotting compositions and rubber cements. 5, record 3, English, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isopropyl ether: obsolete form. 1, record 3, English, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14O or (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2 5, record 3, English, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane
1, record 3, French, 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- oxyde de di(propan-2-yle) 1, record 3, French, oxyde%20de%20di%28propan%2D2%2Dyle%29
correct, masculine noun
- oxyde de bis(1-méthyléthyle) 1, record 3, French, oxyde%20de%20bis%281%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyle%29
correct, masculine noun
- 2-isopropoxypropane 1, record 3, French, 2%2Disopropoxypropane
correct, masculine noun
- éther isopropylique 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20isopropylique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- éther d'isopropyle 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20d%27isopropyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, volatil, à odeur d'éther, soluble dans l'eau, utilisé comme solvant. 4, record 3, French, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
éther isopropylique : forme vieillie. 1, record 3, French, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Formule chimique : C6H14O ou (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2, 4, record 3, French, - 2%2D%28propan%2D2%2Dyloxy%29propane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- éter isopropílico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A9ter%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido volátil, incoloro, de olor etéreo. Soluble en agua; miscible con disolventes orgánicos. Muy inflamable. Tóxico e irritante. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A9ter%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14O o (CH3)2CHOCH(CH3)2 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A9ter%20isoprop%C3%ADlico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isopropylic 1, record 4, English, isopropylic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- isopropylique 1, record 4, French, isopropylique
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- isopropílico 1, record 4, Spanish, isoprop%C3%ADlico
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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