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MONOETHANOLAMINE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-aminoethanol
1, record 1, English, 2%2Daminoethanol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2-amino-ethanol 2, record 1, English, 2%2Damino%2Dethanol
- ß-aminoethyl alcohol 3, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2Daminoethyl%20alcohol
- colamine 4, record 1, English, colamine
- ethanolamine 5, record 1, English, ethanolamine
avoid, see observation
- ethylolamine 3, record 1, English, ethylolamine
avoid
- 2-hydroxyethylamine 1, record 1, English, 2%2Dhydroxyethylamine
avoid
- 2-hydroxyethyl-amine 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dhydroxyethyl%2Damine
avoid
- ß-hydroxyethylamine 3, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2Dhydroxyethylamine
avoid
- monoethanolamine 6, record 1, English, monoethanolamine
avoid
- MEA 7, record 1, English, MEA
avoid
- MEA 7, record 1, English, MEA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An amino alcohol ... found in cephalins and phospholipids, and derived metabolically by decarboxylation of serine. 8, record 1, English, - 2%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A colorless liquid basic amino alcohol ... made usually from ammonia and ethylene oxide and used chiefly as a solvent, in scrubbing acidic gases from gas streams, in making detergents, and in synthesis (as of pharmaceuticals). 9, record 1, English, - 2%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-aminoethanol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 10, record 1, English, - 2%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ethanolamine: a commercial and incorrect form. 10, record 1, English, - 2%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
monoethanolamine: incorrect form. 10, record 1, English, - 2%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H7NO or HOCH2CH2NH2or NH2(CH2)2OH or HO-CH2-CH2-NH2 or NH2CH2CH2OH 11, record 1, English, - 2%2Daminoethanol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- beta-aminoethyl alcohol
- beta-hydroxyethylamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-aminoéthanol
1, record 1, French, 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alcool amino-2 éthylique 2, record 1, French, alcool%20amino%2D2%20%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
- amino-2-éthanol 3, record 1, French, amino%2D2%2D%C3%A9thanol
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- colamine 4, record 1, French, colamine
feminine noun
- éthanolamine 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9thanolamine
avoid, feminine noun
- hydroxyéthylamine 3, record 1, French, hydroxy%C3%A9thylamine
avoid, feminine noun
- hydroxy-2 éthylamine 6, record 1, French, hydroxy%2D2%20%C3%A9thylamine
avoid, feminine noun
- monoéthanolamine 7, record 1, French, mono%C3%A9thanolamine
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide incolore, visqueux, hygroscopique, à faible odeur ammoniacale, que l’on utilise pour la purification des gaz, la fabrication d’agents tensioactifs, d’inhibiteurs de corrosion, d’insecticides, de produits pharmaceutiques et en synthèse organique. 8, record 1, French, - 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-aminoéthanol : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
monoéthanolamine : forme incorrecte. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
éthanolamine : terme commercial impropre. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H7NO ou HOCH2CH2NH2ou NH2(CH2)2OH ou HO-CH2-CH2-NH2 ou NH2CH2CH2OH 8, record 1, French, - 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- colamina
1, record 1, Spanish, colamina
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- etanolamina 2, record 1, Spanish, etanolamina
feminine noun
- monoetanolamina 1, record 1, Spanish, monoetanolamina
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido viscoso; incoloro, de olor amoniacal. Soluble en tetracloruro de carbono, alcohol y cloroformo. Combustible. Muy tóxico e irritante. 3, record 1, Spanish, - colamina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H7NO o HOCH2CH2NH2o NH2(CH2)2OH o HO-CH2-CH2-NH2 o NH2CH2CH2OH 4, record 1, Spanish, - colamina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industries - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- process gas
1, record 2, English, process%20gas
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CO2 is then removed from the process gas by absorption, usually with a solution of monoethanolamine or potassium carbonate ... 1, record 2, English, - process%20gas
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries - Généralités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gaz de procédé
1, record 2, French, gaz%20de%20proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On extrait ensuite le CO2 du gaz de procédé par absorption, habituellement à l'aide d’une solution de monoéthanolamine [...] ou de carbonate de potassium. 1, record 2, French, - gaz%20de%20proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Cosmetology
- Personal Esthetics
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lactamide MEA
1, record 3, English, lactamide%20MEA
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lactamide mea 2, record 3, English, lactamide%20mea
avoid
- N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-(S)-lactamide 3, record 3, English, N%2D%282%2Dhydroxyethyl%29%2D%28S%29%2Dlactamide
correct, see observation
- 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide 4, record 3, English, 2%2Dhydroxy%2DN%2D%282%2Dhydroxyethyl%29propanamide
correct, see observation
- N-(2-hydroxyethyl)lactamide 4, record 3, English, N%2D%282%2Dhydroxyethyl%29lactamide
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
lactamide MEA: Conditioning agents that help leave hair with good sheen, manageability and improved flyaway control. Imparts softness to skin. 5, record 3, English, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
lactamide mea: Based on lactic acid, from milk. An excellent humectant and moisturiser. 6, record 3, English, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Lipid Hair Conditioner. Ingredients: ... Incromectant LAMEA (Croda); (acetamide MEA and lactamide MEA). 7, record 3, English, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The capital letters "N" and "S" must be italicized. 8, record 3, English, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H11NO3 8, record 3, English, - lactamide%20MEA
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Cosmétologie
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lactamide MEA
1, record 3, French, lactamide%20MEA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- N-(2-hydroxyéthyl)-(S)-lactamide 2, record 3, French, N%2D%282%2Dhydroxy%C3%A9thyl%29%2D%28S%29%2Dlactamide
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- 2-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyéthyl)propanamide 1, record 3, French, 2%2Dhydroxy%2DN%2D%282%2Dhydroxy%C3%A9thyl%29propanamide
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- N-(2-hydroxyéthyl)lactamide 1, record 3, French, N%2D%282%2Dhydroxy%C3%A9thyl%29lactamide
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amide de l'acide lactique et de la monoéthanolamine, agent hydratant utilisé en cosmétologie, en particulier dans les shampoings. 3, record 3, French, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lactamide MEA : terme commercial. 4, record 3, French, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les lettres majuscules «N» et «S» s’écrivent en italique. 3, record 3, French, - lactamide%20MEA
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H11NO3 3, record 3, French, - lactamide%20MEA
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aqueous 2-aminoethanol
1, record 4, English, aqueous%202%2Daminoethanol
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- aqueous monoethanolamine 2, record 4, English, aqueous%20monoethanolamine
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kinetics of oxidative degradation of aqueous monoethanolamine in a flue gas treating unit ... 3, record 4, English, - aqueous%202%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aqueous monoethanolamine can be used to scrub hydrogen sulphide and mercaptans. These can be subsequently regenerated easily from the resultant liquor. 4, record 4, English, - aqueous%202%2Daminoethanol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 2-aminoéthanol aqueux
1, record 4, French, 2%2Damino%C3%A9thanol%20aqueux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- monoéthanolamine aqueuse 2, record 4, French, mono%C3%A9thanolamine%20aqueuse
avoid, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- monoethanolamine soap 1, record 5, English, monoethanolamine%20soap
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- savon à base monoéthanolamine 1, record 5, French, savon%20%C3%A0%20base%20mono%C3%A9thanolamine
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
santé juin 1967 poison control cards 1, record 5, French, - savon%20%C3%A0%20base%20mono%C3%A9thanolamine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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