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FUSEL [4 records]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies)
C4H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
formula, see observation
78-83-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid, is derived as a by-product of synthetic methanol production, purified by rectification, is partially soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used in organic synthesis, as a latent solvent in paints and lacquers, as an intermediate for amino coating resins, a substitute for n-butanol, in paint removers, fluorometric determinations, liquid chromatography and fruit flavour concentrates.

OBS

2-methylpropan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isobutanol: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H10O or (CH3)2CHCH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
formula, see observation
78-83-1
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide inflammable, incolore, présent dans l'huile de fusel et pouvant être produit par fermentation des glucides, que l'on utilise en synthèse organique, comme solvant, comme source des esters d’isobutyle et comme essence de fruits.

OBS

2-méthylpropan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

isobutanol : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H10O ou (CH3)2CHCH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
formula, see observation
78-83-1
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Punto de inflamación, 38º C. Moderadamente tóxico y fuerte irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química : C4H10O o (CH3)2CHCH2OH

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Record 2 2011-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
71-23-8
CAS number
OBS

Discovered by Chancel in 1853 in crude fusel oil and obtained there from by fractionation ... Liquid; alcoholic and slightly stupefying odor ... Miscible with water, alcohol, ether ... Use: As a solvent for resins and cellulose esters, etc.

OBS

propan-1-ol: 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

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H8O or CH3CH2CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
71-23-8
CAS number
OBS

[...] liquide volatil [...] miscible à l'eau ainsi qu'à de nombreux solvants organiques. Il se trouve en abondance dans les huiles de Fusel d’où on l'extrait par rectifications successives. Il a peu d’utilisations : quelques applications en parfumerie, et comme aromatisant pour donner une saveur de rhum à des boissons alcooliques. On l'obtient industriellement en oxydant du propane par l'air.

OBS

propan-1-ol : 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

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s’écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H8O ou CH3CH2CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
71-23-8
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Poco tóxico. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C3H8O o CH3CH2CH2OH

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Record 3 2003-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Winemaking
  • Biomass Energy
DEF

A clear, colorless, poisonous, liquid mixture of alcohols obtained as a by-product of grain fermentation; generally amyl, isoamyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, and isobutyl alcohols and acetic and lactic acids.

CONT

Before the 1920s, the only economical source of amyl alcohol was fusel oil, formed as a minor product in fermentation of carbohydrates to make ethyl alcohol.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Industrie vinicole
  • Énergie de la biomasse
DEF

[Huile] obtenue par fermentation de produits végétaux.

CONT

Les dérivés amyliques [...] les plus intéressants sont les alcools amyliques [...] dont la plupart s’obtiennent à partir des pentanes et de l'huile de fusel, sous-produit de fermentation de l'alcool éthylique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria vinícola
  • Energía de la biomasa
DEF

Mezcla aceitosa, volátil, compuesto fundamentalmente por distintos alcoholes amílicos no primarios. Inflamable. Tóxico. Moderado riesgo de incendio. Etiqueta de veneno.

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Record 4 2003-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Artillery
CONT

An odering is then established for each fire unit for each target as follows: Zone of responsibility within which the target lies. Fire unit ordering in accordance with the NNFP; FUSEL entries.

OBS

The abbreviation refers to "fire unit selection."

Key term(s)
  • fire unit selection

French

Domaine(s)
  • Artillerie de campagne
OBS

Le mnémonique signifie «fire unit selection».

Spanish

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