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DIACETYLE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
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
- butane-2,3-dione
1, record 1, English, butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biacetyl 2, record 1, English, biacetyl
correct
- butadione 3, record 1, English, butadione
correct
- 2,3-butadione 3, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Dbutadione
correct
- butanedione 1, record 1, English, butanedione
correct
- 2,3-butanedione 4, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Dbutanedione
correct
- diacetyl 5, record 1, English, diacetyl
correct
- 2,3-diketobutane 6, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Ddiketobutane
correct
- dimethyl diketone 6, record 1, English, dimethyl%20diketone
correct
- dimethylglyoxal 7, record 1, English, dimethylglyoxal
correct
- 2,3-dioxobutane 1, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Ddioxobutane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A greenish yellow diketone ... responsible for the flavor of butter [which] contributes to the aroma of coffee [and which] is made synthetically and used as a flavoring agent in foods. 8, record 1, English, - butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butane-2,3-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 9, record 1, English, - butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H6O2 or CH3C(O)C(O)CH3 10, record 1, English, - butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
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
- butane-2,3-dione
1, record 1, French, butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- biacétyle 1, record 1, French, biac%C3%A9tyle
correct, masculine noun
- butadione 2, record 1, French, butadione
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-butadione 3, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Dbutadione
correct, masculine noun
- butane dione 3, record 1, French, butane%20dione
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-butanedione 4, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Dbutanedione
correct, masculine noun
- diacétyle 5, record 1, French, diac%C3%A9tyle
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-dikétobutane 3, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Ddik%C3%A9tobutane
correct, masculine noun
- diméthyldicétone 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyldic%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- diméthylglyoxal 6, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylglyoxal
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-dioxobutane 3, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Ddioxobutane
correct, masculine noun
- butanedione-2,3 7, record 1, French, butanedione%2D2%2C3
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide jaune-vert, à odeur de beurre, utilisé comme agent de synthèse organique et comme matière odorante pour les produits laitiers, le miel, le vinaigre et le café. 8, record 1, French, - butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butane-2,3-dione : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée. 3, record 1, French, - butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H6O2 ou CH3C(O)C(O)CH3 9, record 1, French, - butane%2D2%2C3%2Ddione
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
- dimetilglioxal
1, record 1, Spanish, dimetilglioxal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C4H6O2 o CH3C(O)C(O)CH3 2, record 1, Spanish, - dimetilglioxal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- diacetyl peroxide
1, record 2, English, diacetyl%20peroxide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acetyl peroxide 2, record 2, English, acetyl%20peroxide
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of colorless crystals, used as initiator and catalyst for resins. 3, record 2, English, - diacetyl%20peroxide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: (CH3CO)2O2 4, record 2, English, - diacetyl%20peroxide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- peroxyde de diacétyle
1, record 2, French, peroxyde%20de%20diac%C3%A9tyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : (CH3CO)2O2 2, record 2, French, - peroxyde%20de%20diac%C3%A9tyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 3, English, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 3-hydroxy-2-butanone 2, record 3, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dbutanone
former designation
- 2,3-butanolone 3, record 3, English, 2%2C3%2Dbutanolone
- acetoin 4, record 3, English, acetoin
- acetylmethylcarbinol 5, record 3, English, acetylmethylcarbinol
correct
- acetyl methyl carbinol 6, record 3, English, acetyl%20methyl%20carbinol
avoid
- dimethylketol 7, record 3, English, dimethylketol
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless liquid; a condensation product of two molecules of acetic acid. 8, record 3, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetoin ... A flavoring agent that occurs naturally in broccoli, grapes, pears, cultured dairy products, cooked beef, and cooked chicken. As a product of fermentation and of cream ripened for churning, it is a colorless or pale yellow liquid or a white powder, it has a characteristic buttery odor and must be stored in a light-resistant container. It is used in raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, caramel, coconut, coffee, fruit, liquor, rum, nut, walnut, vanilla, cream soda, and cheese flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, margarine, gelatin desserts, cottage cheese, and shortenings. 9, record 3, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 10, record 3, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acetyl methyl carbinol: incorrect form. 10, record 3, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3COCHOHCH3 or C4H8O2 or CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 11, record 3, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 3, French, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acétoïne 2, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9to%C3%AFne
former designation, feminine noun
- acétylméthylcarbinol 3, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tylm%C3%A9thylcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylcétol 4, record 3, French, dim%C3%A9thylc%C3%A9tol
correct, masculine noun
- butanol-2 one-3 5, record 3, French, butanol%2D2%20one%2D3
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit formé au cours de nombreuses fermentations et en particulier de la fermentation alcoolique. Se trouve dans les vins et dans les eaux-de-vie. 6, record 3, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de la maturation des crèmes, il se forme de l'acétoïne, précurseur du diacétyle, qui donne son odeur caractéristique au beurre. 6, record 3, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3COCHOHCH3 ou C4H8O2 ou CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 7, record 3, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetilmetilcarbinol
1, record 3, Spanish, acetilmetilcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- acetoína 2, record 3, Spanish, aceto%C3%ADna
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido algo amarillento, o bien sólido cristalino. Soluble en alcohol. Miscible con agua. Ligeramente soluble en éter. Combustible. 3, record 3, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3COCHOHCH3 o C4H8O2 o CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 4, record 3, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- diacetyl 1, record 4, English, diacetyl
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- diacétyle
1, record 4, French, diac%C3%A9tyle
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- diacetilo
1, record 4, Spanish, diacetilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido amarillo, olor fuerte, soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Inflamable. 2, record 4, Spanish, - diacetilo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- diacetylated monoacylglycerols
1, record 5, English, diacetylated%20monoacylglycerols
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- diacetylated monoglycerides 2, record 5, English, diacetylated%20monoglycerides
former designation, avoid, plural
Record 5, Key term(s)
- diacetylated monoacylglycerol
- diacetylated monoglyceride
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- monoacylglycérols diacétylés
1, record 5, French, monoacylglyc%C3%A9rols%20diac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- monoglycérides diacétylés 2, record 5, French, monoglyc%C3%A9rides%20diac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A9s
former designation, avoid, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- monoacylglycérol diacétylé
- monoglycéride diacétylé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-06-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- diacetyflavoured 1, record 6, English, diacetyflavoured
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aromatisé au diacétyle 1, record 6, French, aromatis%C3%A9%20au%20diac%C3%A9tyle
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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