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C6H14 [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2,2-dimethylbutane
1, record 1, English, 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neohexane 2, record 1, English, neohexane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless volatile liquid, used as component of high-octane motor and aviation fuels, and as intermediate for agricultural chemicals. 3, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2-dimethylbutane: 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 Newtork (NAPS). 4, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the designation UN 1208. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3CH2C(CH3)3 4, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,2-diméthylbutane
1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- néohexane 2, record 1, French, n%C3%A9ohexane
correct, masculine noun
- 2,2-diméthyl butane 3, record 1, French, 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%20butane
masculine noun, obsolete
- diméthyl-2,2 butane 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C2%20butane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2-diméthylbutane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3CH2C(CH3)3 4, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpentane
1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylpentane
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dimethylpropylmethane 2, record 2, English, dimethylpropylmethane
correct
- isohexane 3, record 2, English, isohexane
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpentane: 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). 4, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3(CH2)2CH(CH3)2 or CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)2 4, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2-méthylpentane
1, record 2, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diméthylpropylméthane 2, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thylpropylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- isohexane 3, record 2, French, isohexane
correct, masculine noun
- méthyl-2 pentane 4, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2D2%20pentane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gaz à effet de serre. 5, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-méthylpentane : 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; 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 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3(CH2)2CH(CH3)2 ou CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)2 6, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- isohexano
1, record 2, Spanish, isohexano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- 2-metilpentano 1, record 2, Spanish, 2%2Dmetilpentano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro. Toxicidad no conocida. Muy inflamable. Reacciona violentamente con materiales oxidantes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - isohexano
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14 o CH3(CH2)2CH(CH3)2 o CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)2 2, record 2, Spanish, - isohexano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 3-methylpentane
1, record 3, English, 3%2Dmethylpentane
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- diethylmethylmethane 2, record 3, English, diethylmethylmethane
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound whichs appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid, is insoluble in water, is soluble in alcohol, and is used as a chemical intermediate. 3, record 3, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-methylpentane: 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). 3, record 3, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: UN 1208; UN 2462. 3, record 3, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 or (CH3CH2)2CHCH3 3, record 3, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 3-méthylpentane
1, record 3, French, 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- diéthylméthylméthane 2, record 3, French, di%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- méthyl-3 pentane 3, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2D3%20pentane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-méthylpentane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 3, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 ou (CH3CH2)2CHCH3 4, record 3, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hexane
1, record 4, English, hexane
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- n-hexane 2, record 4, English, n%2Dhexane
correct, see observation
- normal hexane 3, record 4, English, normal%20hexane
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless, volatile liquid; faint odor .... Soluble in alcohol, acetone and ether; insoluble in water. Low toxicity. Derivation: By fractional distillation from petroleum .... Uses: Solvent, especially for vegetable oils; low temperature thermometers; calibrations; polymerization reaction medium; paint diluent; alcohol denaturant. 4, record 4, English, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 5, record 4, English, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Gettysolve-B; NCI-C60571; UN 1208. 6, record 4, English, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
hexane: 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. 5, record 4, English, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
hexane: This term is also used as a generic term to designate any of the five isomeric volatile liquid paraffin hydrocarbons of the formula C6H14 which are found in petroleum. 6, record 4, English, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3(CH2)4CH3 6, record 4, English, - hexane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hexane
1, record 4, French, hexane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- n-hexane 2, record 4, French, n%2Dhexane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- hexane normal 3, record 4, French, hexane%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore, très volatil, odeur particulière [...]. Utilisations : solvant, synthèse organique. 4, record 4, French, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique. 5, record 4, French, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hexane : 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 4, French, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
hexane : Ce terme s'emploie aussi comme un générique désignant les cinq carbures saturés isomères de formule C6H14 qui sont dérivés du pétrole. 6, record 4, French, - hexane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3(CH2)4CH3 6, record 4, French, - hexane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 2,3-dimethylbutane
1, record 5, English, 2%2C3%2Ddimethylbutane
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- diisopropyl 2, record 5, English, diisopropyl
correct
- 1,1,2,2-tetramethylethane 2, record 5, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetramethylethane
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,3-dimethylbutane: 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). 3, record 5, English, - 2%2C3%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 2457. 3, record 5, English, - 2%2C3%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)2 3, record 5, English, - 2%2C3%2Ddimethylbutane
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- 2,3-diméthylbutane
1, record 5, French, 2%2C3%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- diisopropyle 2, record 5, French, diisopropyle
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,2,2-tétraméthyléthane 3, record 5, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- diméthyl-2,3 butane 3, record 5, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C3%20butane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,3-diméthylbutane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 5, French, - 2%2C3%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)2 4, record 5, French, - 2%2C3%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- 2,3-dimetilbutano
1, record 5, Spanish, 2%2C3%2Ddimetilbutano
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro. Toxicidad no conocida. Inflamable, peligroso riesgo de incendio y explosión. 1, record 5, Spanish, - 2%2C3%2Ddimetilbutano
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14 o (CH3)2CHCH(CH3)2 2, record 5, Spanish, - 2%2C3%2Ddimetilbutano
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-01-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hexane
1, record 6, English, hexane
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of five isomeric volatile liquid paraffin hydrocarbons [...] found in petroleum. 2, record 6, English, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is miscible with ether and alcohol and is used as a solvent in extracting vegetable oils. 3, record 6, English, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hexane: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 6, English, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[The term "hexane" also refers specifically to] the normal hydrocarbon CH3(CH2)4CH3. [See also "n-hexane."] 2, record 6, English, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 4, record 6, English, - hexane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hexane
1, record 6, French, hexane
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné aux cinq carbures saturés isomères [dérivés du pétrole de formule] . 2, record 6, French, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] miscible à l'éther et à l'alcool, non miscible à l'eau. Solvant pour l'extraction des oléagineux. 3, record 6, French, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Désigne, plus particulièrement, le produit normal CH3(CH2)4CH3]. Voir aussi cette autre fiche. 4, record 6, French, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hexane : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 5, record 6, French, - hexane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 5, record 6, French, - hexane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- hexano
1, record 6, Spanish, hexano
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14 2, record 6, Spanish, - hexano
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