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C6H3(CH3)3 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- asymmetrical trimethylbenzene 2, record 1, English, asymmetrical%20trimethylbenzene
correct
- psi-cumene 2, record 1, English, psi%2Dcumene
correct, see observation
- pseudocumene 3, record 1, English, pseudocumene
correct
- pseudocumol 2, record 1, English, pseudocumol
correct
- 1,2,5-trimethylbenzene 4, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
obsolete
- as-trimethylbenzene 2, record 1, English, as%2Dtrimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
- uns-trimethylbenzene 5, record 1, English, uns%2Dtrimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
- trimethyl benzene 2, record 1, English, trimethyl%20benzene
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Liquid, .... Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, benzene, and ether. ... Use: Manufacture of trimellitic anhydride, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pseudocumidine. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene: 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). 7, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
as-; psi-; uns-: These prefixes must be italicized. 8, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C9H12 or C6H3(CH3)3 7, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2,4-triméthylbenzène
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- triméthylbenzène asymétrique 2, record 1, French, trim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne%20asym%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- psi-cumène 2, record 1, French, psi%2Dcum%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- pseudocumène 3, record 1, French, pseudocum%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- pseudocumol 4, record 1, French, pseudocumol
correct, masculine noun
- 1,2,5-triméthylbenzène 2, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
- as-triméthylbenzène 2, record 1, French, as%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- uns-triméthylbenzène 2, record 1, French, uns%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- triméthyl-1,2,4 benzène 4, record 1, French, trim%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C2%2C4%20benz%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2,4-triméthylbenzène : 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). 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
as-; psi-; uns- : Ces préfixes s'écrivent en italique. 2, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C9H12 ou C6H3(CH3)3 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2C4%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pseudocumeno
1, record 1, Spanish, pseudocumeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C9H12 o C6H3(CH3)3 2, record 1, Spanish, - pseudocumeno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene
1, record 2, English, 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mesitylene 2, record 2, English, mesitylene
correct
- trimethyl benzene 3, record 2, English, trimethyl%20benzene
see observation
- TMB 3, record 2, English, TMB
see observation
- TMB 3, record 2, English, TMB
- trimethylbenzene 4, record 2, English, trimethylbenzene
avoid, see observation
- sym-trimethylbenzene 5, record 2, English, sym%2Dtrimethylbenzene
correct, see observation, obsolete
- trimethylbenzol 3, record 2, English, trimethylbenzol
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a liquid, is insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, combustible, derived from coal tar, used as an intermediate, including anthraquinone vat dyes, and as a UV oxidation stabilizer for plastics. 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,3,5-trimethylbenzene: 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). 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trimethyl benzene (or trimethylbenzene): incomplete name. 4, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
TMB: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 4, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
sym-: This prefix must be italicized. 4, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C9H12 or C6H3(CH3)3 6, record 2, English, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1,3,5-triméthylbenzène
1, record 2, French, 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mésitylène 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9sityl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- triméthyl benzène 3, record 2, French, trim%C3%A9thyl%20benz%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun
- triméthylbenzène 3, record 2, French, trim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- sym-triméthylbenzène 3, record 2, French, sym%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- triméthylbenzol 3, record 2, French, trim%C3%A9thylbenzol
masculine noun
- triméthyl-1,3,5 benzène 4, record 2, French, trim%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C3%2C5%20benz%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carbure benzénique utilisé comme réactif analytique en chimie organique. 5, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,3,5-triméthylbenzène : 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, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
triméthyl benzène (ou triméthylbenzène): nom incomplet. 3, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sym- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 3, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C9H12 ou C6H3(CH3)3 6, record 2, French, - 1%2C3%2C5%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mesitileno
1, record 2, Spanish, mesitileno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido insoluble en agua y soluble en alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - mesitileno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C9H12 o C6H3(CH3)3 2, record 2, Spanish, - mesitileno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene
1, record 3, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrimethylbenzene
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hemellitene 2, record 3, English, hemellitene
correct
- hemellitol 3, record 3, English, hemellitol
correct
- hemimellitene 4, record 3, English, hemimellitene
correct
- hemimellitol 5, record 3, English, hemimellitol
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Liquid, .... insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol. Occurs in some petroleums. Combustible. 6, record 3, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,2,3-trimethylbenzene: 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). 7, record 3, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C9H12 or C6H3(CH3)3 7, record 3, English, - 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrimethylbenzene
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 1,2,3-triméthylbenzène
1, record 3, French, 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hemellitène 2, record 3, French, hemellit%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- hémellitol 2, record 3, French, h%C3%A9mellitol
correct, masculine noun
- hémimellitène 3, record 3, French, h%C3%A9mimellit%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- hémimellitol 3, record 3, French, h%C3%A9mimellitol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2,3-triméthylbenzène : 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, - 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C9H12 ou C6H3(CH3)3 4, record 3, French, - 1%2C2%2C3%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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