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-PINENE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16
formula, see observation
127-91-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, transparent liquid, having a terpene odour, is derived from sulfate wood turpentine and is used in polyterpene resins, as a substitute for alpha-pinene and as an intermediate for perfumes and flavorings.

OBS

6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane: 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.

OBS

β-pinene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16

Key term(s)
  • beta-pinene

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16
formula, see observation
127-91-3
CAS number
DEF

Terpène bicyclique constitué par le méthényl 4 diméthyl-7,7 bicyclo (1-7-5) hexane.

OBS

6,6-diméthyl-2-méthylidènebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane : 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.

OBS

ß-pinène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique(RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16

Key term(s)
  • bêta-pinène

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H16
formula, see observation
127-91-3
CAS number
OBS

Hidrocarburo terpénico, líquido, incoloro, transparente. Inflamable. Moderadamente tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H16

Key term(s)
  • beta-pineno
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Record 2 1987-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A pungent, aromatic, yellowish or reddish-yellow liquid obtained from the ... American sassafras (Sassafras albidum); soluble in organic solvents, glacial acetic acid, and carbon disulfide; used for flavors, perfumes, and medicines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Huile essentielle jaune-rougeâtre, extraite des racines de Sassafras officinale Nees; contient : safrol 80%, d-camphre, eugénol, [alpha]-pinène, phellandrène.

OBS

Sassafras : Sassafras albidum ou officinale (...) Le bois et la racine fournissent, par distillation, une essence (...) employée en parfumerie et autrefois utilisée comme dépuratif (...) Les feuilles séchées et pulvérisées sont employées comme condiment et aromatisant (...)

Spanish

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