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ANHYDRIDE ACETIQUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- menthyl acetate
1, record 1, English, menthyl%20acetate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- menthol acetic ester 2, record 1, English, menthol%20acetic%20ester
former designation, correct
- menthol acetate 2, record 1, English, menthol%20acetate
former designation, correct
- racemic menthyl acetate 2, record 1, English, racemic%20menthyl%20acetate
former designation, correct
- 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol acetate 2, record 1, English, 5%2Dmethyl%2D2%2D%281%2Dmethylethyl%29cyclohexanol%20acetate
correct
- dl-menthyl acetate 2, record 1, English, dl%2Dmenthyl%20acetate
former designation, avoid
- dl-p-menth-3-yl ester of acetic acid 2, record 1, English, dl%2Dp%2Dmenth%2D3%2Dyl%20ester%20of%20acetic%20acid
avoid
- 16409-45-3 2, record 1, English, 16409%2D45%2D3
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a mint odour, is slightly soluble in water, is miscible with alcohol and ether, is derived by boiling menthol with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate or occurs naturally in peppermint oil, and is used in perfumery, in toilet waters and as a flavoring. 3, record 1, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Menthyl acetate [is used] in fruit, mint, and spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum. 4, record 1, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "methyl acetate." 3, record 1, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H22O2 or C10H19-O-CO-CH3 3, record 1, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acétate de menthyle
1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acétate d'hexa-hydro-thymol 1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27hexa%2Dhydro%2Dthymol
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 16409-45-3 2, record 1, French, 16409%2D45%2D3
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore à odeur de menthe, soluble dans l'alcool, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, préparé par action de la chaleur sur un mélange de menthol et d’anhydride acétique en présence d’acétate de sodium ou présent à l'état naturel dans certaines essences végétales, telle l'essence de menthe, utilisé en parfumerie et comme aromatisant. 3, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «acétate de méthyle». 4, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H22O2 ou C10H19-O-CO-CH3 3, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- peracetic acid
1, record 2, English, peracetic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- peroxyacetic acid 2, record 2, English, peroxyacetic%20acid
correct
- acetyl hydroperoxide 3, record 2, English, acetyl%20hydroperoxide
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless, explosive and toxic liquid, miscible with water and alcohol. Industrially used for its antibacterial, antifungal and oxidizing properties. A starch-modifying agent. 1, record 2, English, - peracetic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3CO3H 4, record 2, English, - peracetic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide peracétique
1, record 2, French, acide%20perac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide peroxyacétique 2, record 2, French, acide%20peroxyac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, explosif et toxique, miscible à l’eau et à l’alcool, employé dans l’industrie pour ses propriétés bactéricides, fongicides et oxydantes. Agent de modification de l’amidon. 3, record 2, French, - acide%20perac%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le blanchiment de la pâte par l'acide peracétique peut être effectué par addition de peroxyde d’hydrogène et d’anhydride acétique à la pâte. L'acide peracétique peut également être utilisé pour la délignification des pâtes chimiques [...] 4, record 2, French, - acide%20perac%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CO3H 4, record 2, French, - acide%20perac%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido peracético
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20perac%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Distillation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fractional distillation
1, record 3, English, fractional%20distillation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The separation of crude oil into different cuts or fractions by distillation. 2, record 3, English, - fractional%20distillation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Distillation du pétrole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- distillation fractionnée
1, record 3, French, distillation%20fractionn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé physique qui consiste à séparer les composants du pétrole brut, c’est-à-dire à effectuer une sorte de triage des produits y existant à l’état naturel. 2, record 3, French, - distillation%20fractionn%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rectification(Moureau) ;Enviroguide Anhydride acétique, chap. 3. 6. 2. 3, record 3, French, - distillation%20fractionn%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Destilación del petróleo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- destilación fraccionada
1, record 3, Spanish, destilaci%C3%B3n%20fraccionada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chemical precursor
1, record 4, English, chemical%20precursor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemical Precursors means substances frequently used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychtropic substances as defined in Article 12 of the 1988 UN Convention Against Illicit Drugs and Psychotropic Substances mentioned in Table I and Table II annexed to the said convention. 2, record 4, English, - chemical%20precursor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiating process. 3, record 4, English, - chemical%20precursor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Diversion of chemical precursors. 4, record 4, English, - chemical%20precursor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- précurseur chimique
1, record 4, French, pr%C3%A9curseur%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un projet de résolution du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies déposé le 7 décembre 2000 demande à toutes les parties afghanes de respecter les conventions internationales existantes en s’employant à éradiquer la culture illicite du pavot. Cette résolution contient également une mesure interdisant l'exportation vers l'Afghanistan de l'anhydride acétique, précurseur chimique utilisé pour la fabrication de l'héroïne. 2, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9curseur%20chimique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie du processus d’établissement de la Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLEA). 3, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9curseur%20chimique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Détournement des précurseurs chimiques. 4, record 4, French, - pr%C3%A9curseur%20chimique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- precursor químico
1, record 4, Spanish, precursor%20qu%C3%ADmico
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminología relacionada con el proceso de negociación del Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA). 2, record 4, Spanish, - precursor%20qu%C3%ADmico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Desvío de precursores químicos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - precursor%20qu%C3%ADmico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cellulose triacetate
1, record 5, English, cellulose%20triacetate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cellulose triacetate, generally known by the trade name Arnel, is a heat-treated form of acetate that has greater heat resistance than normal acetate, is faster drying, and can be permanently pleated by heat setting. 3, record 5, English, - cellulose%20triacetate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cellulose Triacetate Films (CTA) are noted for the wide range and versatility of their chemical and physical properties which make them a preferred choice of material in a wide range of industrial applications. CTA must be processed into film in a solution, due to its very high softening temperature that cannot be significantly reduced by added plasticizers. 2, record 5, English, - cellulose%20triacetate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- triacétate de la cellulose
1, record 5, French, triac%C3%A9tate%20de%20la%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- triacétate de cellulose 2, record 5, French, triac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'estérification des groupes hydroxyles par l'anhydride acétique conduit aux acétates de cellulose, parmi lesquels on distingue de la même manière un monoacétate, un diacétate et un triacétate de [la] cellulose. 3, record 5, French, - triac%C3%A9tate%20de%20la%20cellulose
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le triacétate de [la] cellulose a été introduit comme support photographique en 1939 et a complètement remplacé le nitrate de cellulose après 1955 pour des raisons de sécurité. 4, record 5, French, - triac%C3%A9tate%20de%20la%20cellulose
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Pharmacology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distilling flask
1, record 6, English, distilling%20flask
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- distillation flask 2, record 6, English, distillation%20flask
correct
- distillation kettle 3, record 6, English, distillation%20kettle
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Pharmacologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ballon de distillation
1, record 6, French, ballon%20de%20distillation
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- flacon distillateur 2, record 6, French, flacon%20distillateur
masculine noun
- ballon à distiller 3, record 6, French, ballon%20%C3%A0%20distiller
masculine noun
- ballon à distillation 4, record 6, French, ballon%20%C3%A0%20distillation
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Index français Catalogue Fisher 68, p.438-440) 1, record 6, French, - ballon%20de%20distillation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
instruments médicaux de laboratoire d’optique, produits annexes CITC (imports). 2, record 6, French, - ballon%20de%20distillation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Anhydride acétique, 11. 3. 1; Catalogue Can. Lab. 5, record 6, French, - ballon%20de%20distillation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo (Química)
- Farmacología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- balón de destilación
1, record 6, Spanish, bal%C3%B3n%20de%20destilaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-04-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- steam bath
1, record 7, English, steam%20bath
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bain-marie bouillant
1, record 7, French, bain%2Dmarie%20bouillant
see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cahier Anhydride acétique, 11. 3. 1. 1, record 7, French, - bain%2Dmarie%20bouillant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Biomass Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- acetolysis
1, record 8, English, acetolysis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decomposition of an organic molecule through the action of acetic acid or acetic anhydride. 2, record 8, English, - acetolysis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Énergie de la biomasse
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- acétolyse
1, record 8, French, ac%C3%A9tolyse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dégradation acétolytique 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20ac%C3%A9tolytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition provoquée par l’action de l’acide acétique. 1, record 8, French, - ac%C3%A9tolyse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Décomposition réalisée sous l'influence de l'acide acétique ou de ses dérivés(anhydride, chlorure d’acétyle, cétène, etc.), employés seuls ou avec catalyseurs. 2, record 8, French, - ac%C3%A9tolyse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- acetate filament yarn
1, record 9, English, acetate%20filament%20yarn
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the future for cellulosics is solid. Cellulosics, which includes cellulose acetate flake, acetate tow and filament yarn, reported a 10 per cent increase in net sales in 1996 ... These healthy results reflect increased export volumes for cellulose acetate filament yarn ... 2, record 9, English, - acetate%20filament%20yarn
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... Acetate filament yarn twisted and intermingled of various counts. 3, record 9, English, - acetate%20filament%20yarn
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
We can offer on regular basis: - viscose filament yarn 75-300 den; - acetate filament yarn 75-300 den; - polyester textured yarn 75-150 den - viscose staple fibre ... . 4, record 9, English, - acetate%20filament%20yarn
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 CONT
... Other chiefly rayon and/or acetate filament yarn fabrics. . 5, record 9, English, - acetate%20filament%20yarn
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fil de filaments d'acétate
1, record 9, French, fil%20de%20filaments%20d%27ac%C3%A9tate
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] L'ouverture de l'usine [de Drummondville], en 1927, marquait la réalisation du rêve de deux chimistes suisses, Camille et Henri Dreyfus, qui l'ont construite pour fabriquer une nouvelle «soie artificielle »remarquable, le fil de filament d’acétate de cellulose, produit à partir d’un mélange de cellulose et d’anhydride acétique. Ce fil peut être tissé pour former des tissus 100 pour cent acétate utilisés principalement pour des doublures de vêtements ou être mélangé à d’autres fibres synthétiques ou naturelles servant à fabriquer des vêtements, des tissus d’ameublement et des rideaux. [Ces] fils peuvent aussi être transformés en tricots pour une vaste gamme de vêtements, notamment de la lingerie et des vêtements de nuit. 1, record 9, French, - fil%20de%20filaments%20d%27ac%C3%A9tate
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-10-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- digital differential analyser 1, record 10, English, digital%20differential%20analyser
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- digital integrator 2, record 10, English, digital%20integrator
- electronic integrator 3, record 10, English, electronic%20integrator
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Chimie analytique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- intégrateur électronique
1, record 10, French, int%C3%A9grateur%20%C3%A9lectronique
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- intégrateur numérique 2, record 10, French, int%C3%A9grateur%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
- analyseur d'intégration numérique 2, record 10, French, analyseur%20d%27int%C3%A9gration%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
- explorateur d'intégration numérique 2, record 10, French, explorateur%20d%27int%C3%A9gration%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
- scrutateur d'intégration numérique 2, record 10, French, scrutateur%20d%27int%C3%A9gration%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enviroguide Anhydride acétique, 11. 5. 1.-Dictionnaire de chromatographie par Robert Serré. 1, record 10, French, - int%C3%A9grateur%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-09-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- glass matched cell
1, record 11, English, glass%20matched%20cell
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cellule de verre appariée
1, record 11, French, cellule%20de%20verre%20appari%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cahier Enviroguide Anhydride acétique, chap. 11. 1, record 11, French, - cellule%20de%20verre%20appari%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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