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FORMIATE [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- formate
1, record 1, English, formate
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- formiate 2, record 1, English, formiate
obsolete
- methanoate 3, record 1, English, methanoate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of formic acid. 4, record 1, English, - formate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formate: 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). 5, record 1, English, - formate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formiate
1, record 1, French, formiate
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- formate 2, record 1, French, formate
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- méthanoate 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thanoate
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou ester de l’acide formique. 4, record 1, French, - formiate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formiate : 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. 5, record 1, French, - formiate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
formate : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 6, record 1, French, - formiate
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato
1, record 1, Spanish, formiato
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- calcium formate
1, record 2, English, calcium%20formate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of orthorhombic crystals or of a crystalline powder, which has an acetic acid-like odour, which is soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol, and which is used as a preservative for food, as a binder for fine-ore briquets, and in drilling fluids and lubricants. 2, record 2, English, - calcium%20formate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formiate de calcium
1, record 2, French, formiate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit tonique et recalcifiant présenté sous forme de cristaux blancs ou de poudre cristalline blanche [utilisé comme] conservateur. 2, record 2, French, - formiate%20de%20calcium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de calcio
1, record 2, Spanish, formiato%20de%20calcio
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sodium formate buffer
1, record 3, English, sodium%20formate%20buffer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - sodium%20formate%20buffer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tampon de formiate de sodium
1, record 3, French, tampon%20de%20formiate%20de%20sodium
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - tampon%20de%20formiate%20de%20sodium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ammonium formate
1, record 4, English, ammonium%20formate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- formic acid ammonium salt 1, record 4, English, formic%20acid%20ammonium%20salt
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of deliquescent crystals or granules that is used in chemical analysis, especially to precipitate base metals from salts of the noble metals. 2, record 4, English, - ammonium%20formate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: CH5NO2 2, record 4, English, - ammonium%20formate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- formiate d’ammonium
1, record 4, French, formiate%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usages : teinturerie, rongeant et décolorant, agent de conservation, thérapeutique (paralysie). 2, record 4, French, - formiate%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH5NO2 2, record 4, French, - formiate%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-yl formate
1, record 5, English, propan%2D2%2Dyl%20formate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- 1-methylethyl formate 1, record 5, English, 1%2Dmethylethyl%20formate
correct
- isopropyl formate 2, record 5, English, isopropyl%20formate
correct
- formic acid isopropyl ester 2, record 5, English, formic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H8O2 or HCOOCH(CH3)2 3, record 5, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20formate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formiate de propan-2-yle
1, record 5, French, formiate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- formiate de 1-méthyléthyle 1, record 5, French, formiate%20de%201%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- formiate d’isopropyle 2, record 5, French, formiate%20d%26rsquo%3Bisopropyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide incolore, peu soluble dans l’eau, miscible à l’alcool, l’éther, utilisé comme solvant de la nitrocellulose. 3, record 5, French, - formiate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H8O2 ou HCOOCH(CH3)2 3, record 5, French, - formiate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pentyl formate
1, record 6, English, pentyl%20formate
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- amyl formate 2, record 6, English, amyl%20formate
avoid, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amyl formate [is a] synthetic flavoring agent [used] in strawberry, apple, apricot, banana, cherry, peach, plum, nut and walnut flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum. Occurs naturally in apples. 3, record 6, English, - pentyl%20formate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentyl formate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 6, English, - pentyl%20formate
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: HCOOC5H11 4, record 6, English, - pentyl%20formate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formiate de pentyle
1, record 6, French, formiate%20de%20pentyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- formiate d’amyle 2, record 6, French, formiate%20d%26rsquo%3Bamyle
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- méthanoate de n-pentyle 3, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thanoate%20de%20n%2Dpentyle
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide incolore, à odeur fruitée de cerise et de prune, soluble dans l’alcool, l’éther, peu soluble dans l’eau, utilisé en confiserie, parfumerie, dans la préparation d’enduits pour toiles d’avions et d’insecticides. 4, record 6, French, - formiate%20de%20pentyle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formiate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA(Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 6, French, - formiate%20de%20pentyle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
formule chimique : HCOOC5H11 5, record 6, French, - formiate%20de%20pentyle
Record 6, Key term(s)
- formiate d’isoamyle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- methyl formate
1, record 7, English, methyl%20formate
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- CFC 611 2, record 7, English, CFC%20611
correct
- F 611 3, record 7, English, F%20611
correct
- fluorocarbon-611 3, record 7, English, fluorocarbon%2D611
correct
- formic acid methyl ester 4, record 7, English, formic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- Freon 611 5, record 7, English, Freon%20611
correct
- methyl methanoate 6, record 7, English, methyl%20methanoate
correct
- R-611 7, record 7, English, R%2D611
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonhalogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with an agreeable odour and which is used as a refrigerant, a cellulose acetate solvent, a fumigant and a larvicide. 8, record 7, English, - methyl%20formate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methyl formate: 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 7, English, - methyl%20formate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1243. 8, record 7, English, - methyl%20formate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H4O2 or HCOOCH3 or HCO2CH3 8, record 7, English, - methyl%20formate
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- formiate de méthyle
1, record 7, French, formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- CFC 611 2, record 7, French, CFC%20611
correct, masculine noun
- F 611 3, record 7, French, F%20611
correct, masculine noun
- fluorocarbone-611 4, record 7, French, fluorocarbone%2D611
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l’acide formique 4, record 7, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bacide%20formique
correct, masculine noun
- Fréon 611 3, record 7, French, Fr%C3%A9on%20611
correct, masculine noun
- méthanoate de méthyle 2, record 7, French, m%C3%A9thanoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- R 611 3, record 7, French, R%20611
correct, masculine noun
- formate de méthyle 5, record 7, French, formate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé d’hydrocarbure non halogéné se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide incolore, d’odeur agréable, soluble dans l’eau, l’alcool, l’éther, utilisé comme frigorigène, comme solvant de l’acétate de cellulose, comme insecticide et en synthèse organique. 6, record 7, French, - formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formiate de méthyle : 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. 4, record 7, French, - formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H4O2 ou HCOOCH3 ou HCO2CH3 6, record 7, French, - formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Congelación y refrigeración
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de metilo
1, record 7, Spanish, formiato%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- CFC 611 2, record 7, Spanish, CFC%20611
correct, masculine noun
- freón 611 2, record 7, Spanish, fre%C3%B3n%20611
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H4O2 o HCOOCH3 o HCO2CH3 3, record 7, Spanish, - formiato%20de%20metilo
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ethyl formate
1, record 8, English, ethyl%20formate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Areginal 2, record 8, English, Areginal
correct, trademark
- ethyl formic ester 2, record 8, English, ethyl%20formic%20ester
avoid
- ethyl methanoate 2, record 8, English, ethyl%20methanoate
avoid
- formic acid ethyl ester 2, record 8, English, formic%20acid%20ethyl%20ester
avoid
- formic ether 2, record 8, English, formic%20ether
avoid
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with an aroma of rum, occurs naturally in apples and may be prepared synthetically, and is used by the food industry as a fungicide and a flavoring agent. 3, record 8, English, - ethyl%20formate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H6O2 3, record 8, English, - ethyl%20formate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- formiate d’éthyle
1, record 8, French, formiate%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d’un liquide incolore à odeur de rhum, naturellement présent dans les pommes mais que l’on peut produire par synthèse, et que l’on utilise dans l’industrie alimentaire comme fongicide et comme aromatisant. 2, record 8, French, - formiate%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H6O2 2, record 8, French, - formiate%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thyle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de etilo
1, record 8, Spanish, formiato%20de%20etilo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: [subíndiceC3]H[subíndiceC6]O[subíndiceC2] 2, record 8, Spanish, - formiato%20de%20etilo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-04-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Protan™
1, record 9, English, Protan%26trade%3B
trademark
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protan™: A trademark of Procalp. 2, record 9, English, - Protan%26trade%3B
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Protan
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Protan
1, record 9, French, Protan
trademark, see observation
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composition :Formiate de sodium. Usages : Très variés. Additif dans teinture de la laine, fabrication des papiers lavables, électrolyses diverses. 1, record 9, French, - Protan
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ProtanMC : Marque de commerce de la société Procalp. 2, record 9, French, - Protan
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nickel(II) formate
1, record 10, English, nickel%28II%29%20formate
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- nickel formate 2, record 10, English, nickel%20formate
correct
- nickel (II) formate 1, record 10, English, nickel%20%28II%29%20formate
avoid
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound appearing under the form of green crystals uwhich is used in the production of nickel catalysts. 3, record 10, English, - nickel%28II%29%20formate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3NiO2 4, record 10, English, - nickel%28II%29%20formate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- formiate de nickel(II)
1, record 10, French, formiate%20de%20nickel%28II%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- formiate de nickel 2, record 10, French, formiate%20de%20nickel
correct, masculine noun
- formiate de nickel(II) 1, record 10, French, formiate%20de%20nickel%28II%29
avoid, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3NiO2 3, record 10, French, - formiate%20de%20nickel%28II%29
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bromal
1, record 11, English, bromal
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- tribromoacetaldehyde 2, record 11, English, tribromoacetaldehyde
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bromal. ... Yellowish, oily liquid; forms with water bromal hydrate which is solid at temps below 50°. 3, record 11, English, - bromal
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uses: Medicine; organic synthesis. 4, record 11, English, - bromal
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CBr3CHO or C2HBr3O or CBr3-CHO or Br3C-CHO 5, record 11, English, - bromal
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bromal
1, record 11, French, bromal
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- tribromoacétaldéhyde 2, record 11, French, tribromoac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- tribromo-acétaldéhyde 3, record 11, French, tribromo%2Dac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
avoid, masculine noun
- aldéhyde tribromé 3, record 11, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20tribrom%C3%A9
avoid, masculine noun
- tribromo-éthanal 3, record 11, French, tribromo%2D%C3%A9thanal
avoid, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Préparé par action du brome sur l'éthanol, le bromal est normalement conservé sous forme de son hydrate Br3C-CH(OH) 2, qui est stable et solide. En milieu alcalin, l'hydrate se décompose en formiate et bromoforme, source de son action sédative. 4, record 11, French, - bromal
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CBr3CHO ou C2HBr3O ou CBr3-CHO ou Br3C-CHO 5, record 11, French, - bromal
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromal
1, record 11, Spanish, bromal
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- tribromoacetaldehído 1, record 11, Spanish, tribromoacetaldeh%C3%ADdo
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CBr3CHO o C2HBr3O o CBr3-CHO o Br3C-CHO 2, record 11, Spanish, - bromal
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 12
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sodium formate
1, record 12, English, sodium%20formate
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
White, slightly hygroscopic, crystalline powder, slight odor of formic acid; soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether ... m.p. 253°C ... Uses: Reducing agent; manufacture of formic acid and oxalic acid; organic chemicals; mordant; manufacture of sodium dithionite; complexing agent; analytical reagent. 2, record 12, English, - sodium%20formate
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 12
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- formiate de sodium
1, record 12, French, formiate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poudre cristalline blanche constituant le sel sodique de l’acide formique. 2, record 12, French, - formiate%20de%20sodium
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-09-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium formate
1, record 13, English, N%2CN%2CN%2Dtrimethylmethanaminium%20formate
correct, see observation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N: This capital letter must be italicized. 2, record 13, English, - N%2CN%2CN%2Dtrimethylmethanaminium%20formate
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- formiate de N, N, N-triméthylméthanaminium
1, record 13, French, formiate%20de%20N%2C%20N%2C%20N%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thanaminium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N: Cette lettre majuscule s’écrit en italique. 2, record 13, French, - formiate%20de%20N%2C%20N%2C%20N%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thanaminium
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-03-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- benzyl formate
1, record 14, English, benzyl%20formate
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solvent for cellulose derivatives. 2, record 14, English, - benzyl%20formate
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
- Plasturgie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- formiate de benzyle
1, record 14, French, formiate%20de%20benzyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- benzylformiate 2, record 14, French, benzylformiate
avoid, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de bencilo
1, record 14, Spanish, formiato%20de%20bencilo
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tetramethylammonium formiate 1, record 15, English, tetramethylammonium%20formiate
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- formiate de tétraméthylammonium
1, record 15, French, formiate%20de%20t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thylammonium
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de tetrametilamonio
1, record 15, Spanish, formiato%20de%20tetrametilamonio
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- quinine formiate 1, record 16, English, quinine%20formiate
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- formiate de quinine
1, record 16, French, formiate%20de%20quinine
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de quinina
1, record 16, Spanish, formiato%20de%20quinina
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- butethamine formiate 1, record 17, English, butethamine%20formiate
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- formiate de butethamine
1, record 17, French, formiate%20de%20butethamine
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de butetamina
1, record 17, Spanish, formiato%20de%20butetamina
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- geranyl formiate 1, record 18, English, geranyl%20formiate
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- formiate de géranyle
1, record 18, French, formiate%20de%20g%C3%A9ranyle
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de geranilo
1, record 18, Spanish, formiato%20de%20geranilo
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- sodium formiate 1, record 19, English, sodium%20formiate
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- formiate sodique
1, record 19, French, formiate%20sodique
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato sódico
1, record 19, Spanish, formiato%20s%C3%B3dico
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-03-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- 4-methoxybenzyl formate
1, record 20, English, 4%2Dmethoxybenzyl%20formate
correct, see observation
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- anysyl formate 2, record 20, English, anysyl%20formate
avoid, obsolete
- para-methoxybenzyl formate 2, record 20, English, para%2Dmethoxybenzyl%20formate
avoid, obsolete
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4-methoxybenzyl formate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 20, English, - 4%2Dmethoxybenzyl%20formate
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- formiate de 4-méthoxybenzyle
1, record 20, French, formiate%20de%204%2Dm%C3%A9thoxybenzyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- formate d’anysyle 2, record 20, French, formate%20d%26rsquo%3Banysyle
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formiate de 4-méthoxybenzyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA(Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 20, French, - formiate%20de%204%2Dm%C3%A9thoxybenzyle
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2001-01-25
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 21
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- prop-2-en-1-yl formate
1, record 21, English, prop%2D2%2Den%2D1%2Dyl%20formate
correct, see observation
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- allyl formate 2, record 21, English, allyl%20formate
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prop-2-en-1-yl formate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 21, English, - prop%2D2%2Den%2D1%2Dyl%20formate
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 21
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- formiate de prop-2-én-1-yle
1, record 21, French, formiate%20de%20prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- formiate d’allyle 2, record 21, French, formiate%20d%26rsquo%3Ballyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formiate de prop-2-én-1-yle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA(Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 21, French, - formiate%20de%20prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dyle
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-08-07
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Mineralogy
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Clerici solution
1, record 22, English, Clerici%20solution
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solution of thallium malonate and thallium formate in water that is used as a "heavy liquid"; its specific gravity is 4.15. 1, record 22, English, - Clerici%20solution
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Minéralogie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- liqueur de Clérici
1, record 22, French, liqueur%20de%20Cl%C3%A9rici
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) un mélange de malonate de thallium et de formiate de thallium. Sa densité à 18 ° est 4, 25. Elle est miscible à l'eau. 1, record 22, French, - liqueur%20de%20Cl%C3%A9rici
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette liqueur est utilisée pour déterminer la densité des minéraux. 2, record 22, French, - liqueur%20de%20Cl%C3%A9rici
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1986-03-04
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- functional isomerism
1, record 23, English, functional%20isomerism
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a type of isomerism in which the difference is not (necessarily) in the position of the atoms, but also in their valence, or chemical nature, or both; in short, in the functional groups present. Examples are ether an alcohol .... 2, record 23, English, - functional%20isomerism
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- isomérie de fonction
1, record 23, French, isom%C3%A9rie%20de%20fonction
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) l'isomérie de fonction(...) se rencontre lorsque les molécules renferment des groupes fonctionnels différents, par exemple le groupe COOH de l'acide acétique CH3-COOH et le groupe COOCH3 du formiate de méthyle HCOOCH3. 1, record 23, French, - isom%C3%A9rie%20de%20fonction
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-03-04
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- functional isomer
1, record 24, English, functional%20isomer
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional isomers ... differ in functional group, that is, the group (or groups) most material in determining chemical behavior. 1, record 24, English, - functional%20isomer
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Functional isomerism. Functional isomerism is a type of isomerism in which the difference is not (necessarily) in the position of the atoms, but also in their valence, or chemical nature, or both; in short, in the functional groups present. 2, record 24, English, - functional%20isomer
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- isomère de fonction
1, record 24, French, isom%C3%A8re%20de%20fonction
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- isomère fonctionnel 1, record 24, French, isom%C3%A8re%20fonctionnel
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Isomérie de fonction.(...) l'isomérie de fonction(...) se rencontre lorsque les molécules renferment des groupes fonctionnels différents par exemple le groupe COOH de l'acide acétique CH3-COOH et le groupe COOCH3 du formiate de méthyle HCOOCH3. 2, record 24, French, - isom%C3%A8re%20de%20fonction
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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