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C5H12 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylbutane
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylbutane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethyldimethylmethane 2, record 1, English, ethyldimethylmethane
correct
- isoamyl hydride 3, record 1, English, isoamyl%20hydride
correct
- isopentane 4, record 1, English, isopentane
correct
- 1,1,2-trimethylethane 5, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrimethylethane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless volatile liquid hydrocarbon derived by fractional distillation from petroleum which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a pleasant odour, is soluble in hydrocarbons, oils, ether, very slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water, and is used as a solvent, in the manufacture of chlorinated derivates and as a blowing agent for polystyrene. 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isopentane: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H12 or (CH3)2CHCH2CH3 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbutane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-méthylbutane
1, record 1, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éthyldiméthylméhane 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9thyldim%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9hane
correct, masculine noun
- hydrure d'isoamyle 2, record 1, French, hydrure%20d%27isoamyle
correct, masculine noun
- isopentane 3, record 1, French, isopentane
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,2-triméthyléthane 4, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrim%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'éther, les hydrocarbures et les huiles, peu soluble dans l'alcool, insoluble dans l'eau, produit par distillation fractionnée du pétrole, utilisé comme solvant et servant à la fabrication de nombreux dérivés chlorés utilisés en synthèse organique. 5, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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. 2, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isopentane : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 5, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H12 ou (CH3)2CHCH2CH3 5, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pentane
1, record 2, English, pentane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- amyl hydride 2, record 2, English, amyl%20hydride
correct, rare
- n-pentane 3, record 2, English, n%2Dpentane
correct, see observation
- normal pentane 4, record 2, English, normal%20pentane
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The volatile flammable liquid normal hydrocarbon ... used chiefly in gasoline, in organic synthesis, and as a solvent. 5, record 2, English, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant odor; freezing point -129.7°C .... Uses: Artificial ice manufacture; low-temperature thermometers; solvent extraction processes; blowing agent in plastics, e.g., expandable polystyrene; pesticide. 6, record 2, English, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pentane: 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). 7, record 2, English, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the designation UN 1265. 7, record 2, English, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 8, record 2, English, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
See also the related concepts of "isopentane" and "neopentane." 7, record 2, English, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H12 or CH3(CH2)3CH3 7, record 2, English, - pentane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pentane
1, record 2, French, pentane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hydrure d'amyle 2, record 2, French, hydrure%20d%27amyle
correct, masculine noun, rare
- n-pentane 2, record 2, French, n%2Dpentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- pentane normal 3, record 2, French, pentane%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane : 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). 4, record 2, French, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique 2, record 2, French, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi «isopentane» et «néopentane», qui sont des termes apparentés. 4, record 2, French, - pentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H12 ou CH3(CH2)3CH3 4, record 2, French, - pentane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pentano
1, record 2, Spanish, pentano
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2,2-dimethylpropane
1, record 3, English, 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- neopentane 2, record 3, English, neopentane
correct
- tetramethylmethane 3, record 3, English, tetramethylmethane
correct
- 1,1,1-trimethylethane 4, record 3, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrimethylethane
correct, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gaseous or very volatile liquid hydrocarbon ... found in small amounts in petroleum and natural gas. 5, record 3, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uses: Research; butyl rubber. 6, record 3, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2,2-dimethylpropane: 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 Newtork (NAPS). 7, record 3, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H12 or C(CH3)4 7, record 3, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylpropane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2,2-diméthylpropane
1, record 3, French, 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpropane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- néopentane 2, record 3, French, n%C3%A9opentane
correct, masculine noun
- tétraméthylméthane 3, record 3, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,1-triméthyléthane 4, record 3, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrim%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- diméthyl-2,2 propane 3, record 3, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C2%20propane
avoid, masculine noun
- 1,1,1-triméthyl éthane 4, record 3, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrim%C3%A9thyl%20%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2-diméthylpropane : 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). 5, record 3, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpropane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H12 ou C(CH3)4 5, record 3, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylpropane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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