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C6H5-CH3 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toluene
1, record 1, English, toluene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- methacide 2, record 1, English, methacide
correct
- methylbenzene 3, record 1, English, methylbenzene
correct
- methylbenzol 4, record 1, English, methylbenzol
correct
- phenylmethane 3, record 1, English, phenylmethane
correct
- toluol 5, record 1, English, toluol
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless, aromatic liquid derived from coal tar or from the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphtas; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, boils at 111°C; used as a chemical intermediate, for explosives, and in high-octane gasolines. 6, record 1, English, - toluene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toluene: 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, - toluene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Antisal 1a; NCI-C07272; RCRA waste number U220; Tolu-Sol; UN 1294. 7, record 1, English, - toluene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H8 or C6H5-CH3 7, record 1, English, - toluene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Hydrocarbures aromatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- toluène
1, record 1, French, tolu%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthacide 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thacide
correct, masculine noun
- méthylbenzène 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- méthylbenzol 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylbenzol
correct, masculine noun
- phénylméthane 3, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- toluol 4, record 1, French, toluol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore (pur), jaune paille (impur), odeur de benzène. [...] Distillation fractionnée des goudrons de houille, des pétroles (pastons); [...] Utilisation : Dissolvant pour laques, confection des thermomètres pour basses températures; [...] explosifs; [...] solvant des colorants pour vernis cellulosiques, carburant (indice d'octane élevé). 5, record 1, French, - tolu%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
toluène : 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 1, French, - tolu%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Aussi connu sous les désignations commerciales suivantes : Antisal 1A; CP 25; Tolu-Sol. 6, record 1, French, - tolu%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H8 ou C6H5-CH3 6, record 1, French, - tolu%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Hidrocarburos aromáticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tolueno
1, record 1, Spanish, tolueno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- metilbenceno 2, record 1, Spanish, metilbenceno
masculine noun
- toluol 2, record 1, Spanish, toluol
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C7H8 o C6H5-CH3 3, record 1, Spanish, - tolueno
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