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HEXACLOROFENO [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacy
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2,2'-methylenebis-(3,4,6-trichlorophenol)
1, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bis(2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trichlorophenyl)methane 2, record 1, English, bis%282%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C5%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenyl%29methane
correct
- bis-(2,3,5-trichloro-6-hydroxyphenyl)methane 3, record 1, English, bis%2D%282%2C3%2C5%2Dtrichloro%2D6%2Dhydroxyphenyl%29methane
correct
- bis-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)methane 4, record 1, English, bis%2D%283%2C5%2C6%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2Dhydroxyphenyl%29methane
correct
- 2,2'-dihydroxy-3,3',5,5',6,6'-hexachlorodiphenylmethane 5, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Ddihydroxy%2D3%2C3%27%2C5%2C5%27%2C6%2C6%27%2Dhexachlorodiphenylmethane
correct, see observation
- 2,2'-dihydroxy-3,5,6,3',5',6'-hexachlorodiphenylmethane 3, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Ddihydroxy%2D3%2C5%2C6%2C3%27%2C5%27%2C6%27%2Dhexachlorodiphenylmethane
correct, see observation
- hexachlorophene 6, record 1, English, hexachlorophene
correct, see observation
- HCP 2, record 1, English, HCP
see observation
- HCP 2, record 1, English, HCP
- 2,2'-methylenebis-[3,4,6-trichlorophenol] 2, record 1, English, 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%5B3%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%5D
correct
- methylene-2,2'-bis(trichloro-3,4,6-phenol) 7, record 1, English, methylene%2D2%2C2%27%2Dbis%28trichloro%2D3%2C4%2C6%2Dphenol%29
- methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol) 2, record 1, English, methylenebis%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white, free-flowing, odourless powder, is soluble in acetone, alcohol, ether, chloroform, is insoluble in water, and is used as a topical antiinfective (restricted), in germicidal soaps and in veterinary medicine. 8, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2'-methylenebis-(3,4,6-trichlorophenol): 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. 9, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hexachlorophene: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO). 9, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
HCP: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 9, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, such as: Acigena; Almederm; AT 7; AT-17; B32; Bilevon; Bivelon; Compound G-11; Cotofilm; Dermadex; Eleven; Exofene; Fomac; Fostril; G-11; Gamophen; Gamophene; G-Eleven; Germa-Medica; Hexabalm; Hexachlorophane; Hexachlorophen; Hexafen; Hexide; Hexophene; Hexosan; Isobac; Nabac; NCI-Co2653; Neosept V; Phisodan; Phisodex; pHisohex; RCRA waste number U132; Ritosept; Septisol; Septofen; Steral; Steraskin; Surgi-Cen; Surgi-Cin; Surofene; Tersaseptic; Turgex; UN 2875. 8, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: (C6HCl3OH)2CH2 or C13H6Cl6O2 8, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%27%2Dmethylenebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichlorophenol%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,2'-méthylènebis-(3,4,6-trichlorophénol)
1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bis(2-hydroxy-3,5,6-trichlorophényl)méthane 1, record 1, French, bis%282%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C5%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- bis-(2,3,5-trichloro-6-hydroxyphényl)méthane 1, record 1, French, bis%2D%282%2C3%2C5%2Dtrichloro%2D6%2Dhydroxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- bis-(3,5,6-trichloro-2-hydroxyphényl)méthane 1, record 1, French, bis%2D%283%2C5%2C6%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2Dhydroxyph%C3%A9nyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- 2,2'-dihydroxy-3,3',5,5',6,6'-hexachlorodiphénylméthane 1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%27%2Ddihydroxy%2D3%2C3%27%2C5%2C5%27%2C6%2C6%27%2Dhexachlorodiph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 2,2'-dihydroxy-3,5,6,3',5',6'-hexachlorodiphénylméthane 1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%27%2Ddihydroxy%2D3%2C5%2C6%2C3%27%2C5%27%2C6%27%2Dhexachlorodiph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- hexachlorophène 2, record 1, French, hexachloroph%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 2,2'-méthylènebis-[3,4,6-trichlorophénol] 1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%2D%5B3%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%5D
correct, masculine noun
- méthylène bis 2-2'-(trichloro-3-4-6-phénol) 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20bis%202%2D2%27%2D%28trichloro%2D3%2D4%2D6%2Dph%C3%A9nol%29
avoid, masculine noun
- méthylènebis(3,4,6-trichlorophénol) 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%29
correct, masculine noun
- bis(trichloro-2,3,5 hydroxy-6 phényl) méthane 4, record 1, French, bis%28trichloro%2D2%2C3%2C5%20hydroxy%2D6%20ph%C3%A9nyl%29%20m%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- di(hydroxy-2 trichloro-3,5,6 phényl) méthane 5, record 1, French, di%28hydroxy%2D2%20trichloro%2D3%2C5%2C6%20ph%C3%A9nyl%29%20m%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- hexachloro-2,2',3,3',5,5'-dihydroxy-6,6'-diphénylméthane 6, record 1, French, hexachloro%2D2%2C2%27%2C3%2C3%27%2C5%2C5%27%2Ddihydroxy%2D6%2C6%27%2Ddiph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
former designation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'une poudre blanche inodore, et que l'on utilise comme antiseptique externe plus spécialement actif sur les germes Gram positif. 7, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2'-méthylènebis-(3,4,6-trichlorophénol) : 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. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hexachlorophène : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimiaque : (C6HCl3OH)2CH2 ou C13H6Cl6O2 7, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%2D%283%2C4%2C6%2Dtrichloroph%C3%A9nol%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Farmacia
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hexaclorofeno
1, record 1, Spanish, hexaclorofeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polvo blanco, inodoro, soluble en acetona, alcohol, éter y cloroformo. Insoluble en agua. Poco tóxico. Bactericida. 2, record 1, Spanish, - hexaclorofeno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: (C6HCl3OH)2CH2 o C13H6Cl6O2 3, record 1, Spanish, - hexaclorofeno
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