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PROPILENGLICOL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propane-1,2-diol
1, record 1, English, propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 1,2-propylene glycol 2, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Dpropylene%20glycol
correct, see observation
- methyl ethyleneglycol 3, record 1, English, methyl%20ethyleneglycol
correct
- alpha-propylene glycol 4, record 1, English, alpha%2Dpropylene%20glycol
correct, see observation
- propylene glycol 5, record 1, English, propylene%20glycol
correct, officially approved
- 1,2-propanediol 6, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Dpropanediol
former designation, correct, see observation
- methyl glycol 3, record 1, English, methyl%20glycol
former designation, correct, see observation
- 1,2-dihydroxypropane 3, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxypropane
former designation, correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless, viscous, almost odorless liquid, miscible with water and with most organic solvents. 7, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a solvent for oils, fats and some flavoring agents. Also used in confectionery, candy, brewing. 7, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,2-propylene glycol: commercial name. 8, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
This compound is sometimes called alpha-propylene glycol to distinguish it from the isomer propane-1,3-diol HO-(CH2)3-OH, also called β-propylene glycol. 9, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
1,2-dihydroxypropane: wrong form. It is preferable to use the name "propane-1,2-diol" when possible. 10, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
alpha: this word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 11, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formulas: written C3H8O2 or HO-CH2-CHOH-CH3 11, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 7 OBS
propane-1,2-diol: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 10, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 8 OBS
propylene glycol: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 12, record 1, English, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-propylene glycol
- methyl ethylene glycol
- alphapropylene glycol
- 1,2-dihydroxy propane
- propyleneglycol
- 1,2-propyleneglycol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propane-1,2-diol
1, record 1, French, propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 1,2-propylèneglycol 2, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Dpropyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méthyléthylèneglycol 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- alpha-propylèneglycol 3, record 1, French, alpha%2Dpropyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- propylèneglycol 4, record 1, French, propyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- propanediol-1,2 5, record 1, French, propanediol%2D1%2C2
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méthylglycol 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylglycol
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- propylglycol 6, record 1, French, propylglycol
correct, masculine noun
- propylène glycol 7, record 1, French, propyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
avoid, masculine noun
- alginate de propanediol 5, record 1, French, alginate%20de%20propanediol
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, visqueux, presque inodore, miscible à l'eau et à la plupart des solvants organiques. 8, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solvant pour les huiles, les graisses et certains aromatisants. Également utilisé en pâtisserie, en confiserie, en brasserie. [Utilisé aussi dans la fabrication de certains médicaments.] 8, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,2-propylèneglycol : nom commercial. 9, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
1,2-propylèneglycol est aussi appelé alpha-propylèneglycol pour le distinguer du 1,3-propylèneglycol qui est le β-propylèneglycol. 3, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
alginate de propanediol : désignation mal conçue, il est préférable d'utiliser «propane-1,2-diol». Ce nom se trouve dans certaines listes de produits alimentaires. 3, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 10, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Formules chimiques : s'écrivent C3H8O2 ou HO-CH2-CHOH-CH3 10, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 7 OBS
propane-1,2-diol : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro du CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 3, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 8 OBS
propylèneglycol : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 11, record 1, French, - propane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-propylèneglycol
- 1,2-propylène glycol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- glicol propilénico
1, record 1, Spanish, glicol%20propil%C3%A9nico
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- propilenglicol 1, record 1, Spanish, propilenglicol
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carvone
1, record 2, English, carvone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- carvol 2, record 2, English, carvol
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oily liquid terpenoid ketone ... having a characteristic odor of caraway, found in many essential oils (as caraway, dill, or spearmint), and used as a flavoring agent and perfume. 3, record 2, English, - carvone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carvone is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, propylene glycol, and mineral oils but insoluble in glycerol and water. 4, record 2, English, - carvone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H14O 5, record 2, English, - carvone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carvone
1, record 2, French, carvone
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carvol 2, record 2, French, carvol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance terpénique extraite de diverses huiles essentielles, épaisse et jaunâtre, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther et le chloroforme, utilisée pour parfumer les liqueurs, la gomme à mâcher, les savons. 3, record 2, French, - carvone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique: C10H14O 4, record 2, French, - carvone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- carvona
1, record 2, Spanish, carvona
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- carvol 2, record 2, Spanish, carvol
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro, insoluble en alcohol, propilenglicol, aceites minerales, éter y cloroformo; insoluble en agua y glicerina. Combustible. Poco tóxico. 3, record 2, Spanish, - carvona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H14O 4, record 2, Spanish, - carvona
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chloramphenicol
1, record 3, English, chloramphenicol
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An antibiotic produced synthetically and from cultures of Streptomyces venezuelae. 2, record 3, English, - chloramphenicol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used as an antibacterial agent, especially against salmonellae, and as an antirickettsial agent. 2, record 3, English, - chloramphenicol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemical formula: C11 H12 Cl2 N2 O5 3, record 3, English, - chloramphenicol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chloramphénicol
1, record 3, French, chloramph%C3%A9nicol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C11 H12 Cl2 N2 O5 2, record 3, French, - chloramph%C3%A9nicol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloranfenicol
1, record 3, Spanish, cloranfenicol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Antibiótico. Sólido cristalino de color blanco a grisáceo o amarillento. Sabor amargo; estable en soluciones neutras o algo ácidas. Muy poco soluble en agua. Libremente soluble en alcohol, propilenglicol, acetona y acetato de etilo. Efectos secundarios nocivos y a menudo peligrosos. Antifúngico. 2, record 3, Spanish, - cloranfenicol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C11 H12 Cl2 O5 3, record 3, Spanish, - cloranfenicol
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- propyleneglycol monostearate 1, record 4, English, propyleneglycol%20monostearate
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
- monostéarate de propylenéglycol
1, record 4, French, monost%C3%A9arate%20de%20propylen%C3%A9glycol
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
- monoestearato de propilenglicol
1, record 4, Spanish, monoestearato%20de%20propilenglicol
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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