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C5H5N [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pyridine
1, record 1, English, pyridine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Slightly yellow or colorless liquid; nauseating odor; burning taste; slightly alkaline in reaction. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, benzene, ligroin and fatty oils ... Uses: Synthesis of vitamins and drugs; solvent; waterproofing; rubber chemicals ... 2, record 1, English, - pyridine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pyridine [occurs] naturally in coffee and coal tar ... Used in chocolate flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods. 3, record 1, English, - pyridine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formulas: N(CH)4CH or C5H5N 4, record 1, English, - pyridine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pyridine
1, record 1, French, pyridine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé hétérocyclique azoté [...] se formant dans la pyrolyse des charbons, d'une odeur désagréable, utilisé sur tout pour dénaturer l'alcool, comme solvant, et également en médecine (ainsi que certains de ses dérivés). 2, record 1, French, - pyridine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pyridine [...] Usages : Thérapeutique (cupnéique), dissolvant (sels métalliques anhydres, caoutchouc, peintures), matières colorantes, dénaturation de l'alcool, préparation de la pipéridine. 3, record 1, French, - pyridine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formules chimiques : N(CH)4CH ou C5H5N 4, record 1, French, - pyridine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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