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OXAMIDE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C4H9NO
formula, see observation
110-91-8
CAS number
OBS

Colorless, hygroscopic liquid, amine-like odor. Soluble in water and organic solvents ... Derivation: Dehydration of diethanolamine ... Uses: Rubber accelerator; solvent; additive to boiler water; waxes and polishes; optical brightener for detergents; corrosion inhibitor; preservation of book paper ...

OBS

Morpholine [is used as a] coating on fresh fruits and vegetables.

OBS

The capital letter "H" must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: BASF 238; Drewamine; NA 1760; NA 2054; UN 2054.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H9NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H9NO
formula, see observation
110-91-8
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore, miscible à l’eau et miscible aux solvents organiques. On l’emploie dans la préparation du caoutchouc, des encaustiques, des détersifs et de certains émulsifiants. Agent de satinage pour fruits et légumes.

OBS

La lettre majuscule «H» s’écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H9NO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H9NO
formula, see observation
110-91-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C4H9NO

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Record 2 2011-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
NH2COCONH2
formula, see observation
NH2CO-CONH2
formula, see observation
471-46-5
CAS number
OBS

Properties: White, odorless powder .... Use: Stabilizer for nitrocellulose preparations; possible substitute for urea as fertilizer.

OBS

Chemical formula: NH2COCONH2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NH2COCONH2
formula, see observation
NH2CO-CONH2
formula, see observation
471-46-5
CAS number
DEF

Le plus simple des diamides [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : NH2CO-CONH2

Spanish

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