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AMILO [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
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
- pentyl acetate
1, record 1, English, pentyl%20acetate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- amyl acetate 2, record 1, English, amyl%20acetate
avoid, obsolete
- banana oil 2, record 1, English, banana%20oil
avoid
- pear oil 2, record 1, English, pear%20oil
avoid
- amylacetic ester 3, record 1, English, amylacetic%20ester
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, derived from the esterification of amyl alcohol (often fusel oil) with acetic acid and a small amount of sulfuric acid as catalyst, used as a solvent for lacquers and paints, warning odor, flavoring agent, solvent for phosphors in fluorescent lamps, in the extraction of penicillin, photographic film, leather polishes, nail polish, printing, and finishing fabrics. 4, record 1, English, - pentyl%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - pentyl%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3COOC5H11 or CH3-COO-C5H11 5, record 1, English, - pentyl%20acetate
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
- acétate de pentyle
1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20pentyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acétate d'amyle 2, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27amyle
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- essence de poire 3, record 1, French, essence%20de%20poire
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester amylique de l'acide acétique obtenu par voie de synthèse [qui] possède des propriétés anesthésiques et caustiques, mais également une odeur de banane qui le fait utiliser comme arôme dans certaines industries (liqueurs, confiseries, fromages fondus). 4, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20pentyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acétate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20pentyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3COOC5H11 ou CH3-COO-C5H11 5, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20pentyle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acétate d'isoamyle
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
- acetato de amilo
1, record 1, Spanish, acetato%20de%20amilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester del ácido acético con uno de los distintos isómeros del alcohol amílico. Líquido incoloro, de olor a plátano. 2, record 1, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20amilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3COOC5H11 o CH3-COO-C5H11 3, record 1, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20amilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dipentyl tartrate
1, record 2, English, dipentyl%20tartrate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- amyl tartrate 2, record 2, English, amyl%20tartrate
avoid, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which is used as a solvent and a plasticiser for surface coatings. 3, record 2, English, - dipentyl%20tartrate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie des plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tartrate de dipentyle
1, record 2, French, tartrate%20de%20dipentyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tartrate d'amyle 2, record 2, French, tartrate%20d%27amyle
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria de plásticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tartrato de amilo
1, record 2, Spanish, tartrato%20de%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
1, record 3, English, 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dmethylbutane
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- amyl chloride 1, record 3, English, amyl%20chloride
- tert-amyl chloride 1, record 3, English, tert%2Damyl%20chloride
see observation
- tertiary amyl chloride 2, record 3, English, tertiary%20amyl%20chloride
- tert-pentyl chloride 2, record 3, English, tert%2Dpentyl%20chloride
see observation
- tertiary pentyl chloride 2, record 3, English, tertiary%20pentyl%20chloride
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-chloro-2-methylbutane: 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. 2, record 3, English, - 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dmethylbutane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tert-: This abbreviation (for "tertiary") must be italicized. 2, record 3, English, - 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dmethylbutane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H11Cl 3, record 3, English, - 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dmethylbutane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2-chloro-2-méthylbutane
1, record 3, French, 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chlorure d'amyle 2, record 3, French, chlorure%20d%27amyle
masculine noun
- chlorure de tert-amyle 1, record 3, French, chlorure%20de%20tert%2Damyle
see observation, masculine noun
- chlorure d'amyle tertiaire 3, record 3, French, chlorure%20d%27amyle%20tertiaire
masculine noun
- chlorure de tert-pentyle 1, record 3, French, chlorure%20de%20tert%2Dpentyle
see observation, masculine noun
- chlorure de pentyle tertiaire 1, record 3, French, chlorure%20de%20pentyle%20tertiaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-chloro-2-méthylbutane : 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. 3, record 3, French, - 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tert-: Cette abréviation (de «tertiaire») s'écrit en italique. 3, record 3, French, - 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H11Cl 4, record 3, French, - 2%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
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
- cloruro de amilo 1, record 3, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20amilo
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H11Cl 2, record 3, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20amilo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1-chloropentane
1, record 4, English, 1%2Dchloropentane
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- amyl chloride 2, record 4, English, amyl%20chloride
correct
- n-amyl chloride 3, record 4, English, n%2Damyl%20chloride
correct, see observation
- normal amyl chloride 4, record 4, English, normal%20amyl%20chloride
correct
- pentyl chloride 5, record 4, English, pentyl%20chloride
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless liquid. ... Derivation: (a) Distillation of amyl alcohol with salt and sulfuric acid; (b) addition of hydrogen chloride to alpha-amylene. ... Use: Chemical intermediate. 6, record 4, English, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-chloropentane: 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. 4, record 4, English, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: This abbreviation, which stands for "normal," must be italicized. 4, record 4, English, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1107. 7, record 4, English, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H11Cl or CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl or CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl 7, record 4, English, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 1-chloropentane
1, record 4, French, 1%2Dchloropentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chlorure d'amyle 2, record 4, French, chlorure%20d%27amyle
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de n-amyle 3, record 4, French, chlorure%20de%20n%2Damyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chlorure d'amyle normal 4, record 4, French, chlorure%20d%27amyle%20normal
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de pentyle 1, record 4, French, chlorure%20de%20pentyle
correct, masculine noun
- chloro-1 pentane 4, record 4, French, chloro%2D1%20pentane
masculine noun, obsolete
- chloropentane-1 5, record 4, French, chloropentane%2D1
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore [...], insoluble dans l'eau, miscible à l'alcool, l'éther. Utilisation : Introduction du groupe amyle,préparation de produits pharmaceutiques. 6, record 4, French, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-chloropentane : 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. 7, record 4, French, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chloropentane : Nom donné à trois dérivés hologénés isomères : [...] chlorure de n-amyle; [...] chlorure d'amyle secondaire; [...] 3-chloropentane. 8, record 4, French, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique. 7, record 4, French, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H11Cl ou CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl ou CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl 9, record 4, French, - 1%2Dchloropentane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de amilo
1, record 4, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H11Cl o CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl o CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl 2, record 4, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20amilo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-12-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
- Sexology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pentyl nitrite
1, record 5, English, pentyl%20nitrite
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- amyl nitrite 2, record 5, English, amyl%20nitrite
avoid, obsolete
- isoamyl nitrite 3, record 5, English, isoamyl%20nitrite
avoid
- popper 4, record 5, English, popper
correct, familiar
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ester of pentanol [which] has been used for the relief of asthma and angina, since breathing the vapor dilates blood vessels and relaxes muscles. 5, record 5, English, - pentyl%20nitrite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Amyl nitrite ("amies", "poppers") inhalation occurs among youths, particularly as a sexual aid. 6, record 5, English, - pentyl%20nitrite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pentyl nitrite: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 5, English, - pentyl%20nitrite
Record 5, Key term(s)
- amies
- poppers
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
- Sexologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nitrite de pentyle
1, record 5, French, nitrite%20de%20pentyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- nitrite d'amyle 2, record 5, French, nitrite%20d%27amyle
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les nitrites d'amyle, populairement appelés «poppers», se rencontrent sur le marché sous deux formes : en liquide ou en capsules. 3, record 5, French, - nitrite%20de%20pentyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nitrite de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 5, French, - nitrite%20de%20pentyle
Record 5, Key term(s)
- amies
- poppers
- nitrite inhalant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
- Sexología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- nitrito de amilo
1, record 5, Spanish, nitrito%20de%20amilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- popper 2, record 5, Spanish, popper
masculine noun, familiar
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vasodilatador y relajante, originalmente fabricado para ayudar a los pacientes con asma, cuyo uso muy común entre los homosexuales al principio de la epidemia [del sida], para dilatar el esfínter del ano durante el coito anal y aumentar la vasodilatación, hizo suponer que era el agente causal del sida. 3, record 5, Spanish, - nitrito%20de%20amilo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En formato líquido y en bote de cristal también se presenta el popper (nitrito de amilo). Se inhala y a los pocos segundos produce euforia y deseo sexual. 4, record 5, Spanish, - nitrito%20de%20amilo
Record 5, Key term(s)
- poppers
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- amyl valerianate 1, record 6, English, amyl%20valerianate
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- valérianate d'amyle
1, record 6, French, val%C3%A9rianate%20d%27amyle
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- valerianato de amilo
1, record 6, Spanish, valerianato%20de%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- amyl isovalerianate 1, record 7, English, amyl%20isovalerianate
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- isovalérianate d'amyle
1, record 7, French, isoval%C3%A9rianate%20d%27amyle
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- isovalerianato de amilo
1, record 7, Spanish, isovalerianato%20de%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-08-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- amyl group 1, record 8, English, amyl%20group
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- groupe amyle
1, record 8, French, groupe%20amyle
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo amilo
1, record 8, Spanish, grupo%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- amyl carbamate 1, record 9, English, amyl%20carbamate
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- carbamate d'amyle
1, record 9, French, carbamate%20d%27amyle
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbamato de amilo
1, record 9, Spanish, carbamato%20de%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
- Plastics Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pentyl octadecanoate
1, record 10, English, pentyl%20octadecanoate
correct, see observation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- amyl stearate 2, record 10, English, amyl%20stearate
avoid, obsolete
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plasticiser and solvent. 3, record 10, English, - pentyl%20octadecanoate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pentyl octadecanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 10, English, - pentyl%20octadecanoate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
- Industrie des plastiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- octadécanoate de pentyle
1, record 10, French, octad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20pentyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- stéarate d'amyle 2, record 10, French, st%C3%A9arate%20d%27amyle
avoid, obsolete
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
octadécanoate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 10, French, - octad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20pentyle
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
- Industria de plásticos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- estearato de amilo
1, record 10, Spanish, estearato%20de%20amilo
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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