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C7H15CH2OH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isooctanol
1, record 1, English, isooctanol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isooctyl alcohol 2, record 1, English, isooctyl%20alcohol
correct, see observation
- 6-methyl-1-heptanol 3, record 1, English, 6%2Dmethyl%2D1%2Dheptanol
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any isomer in which the eight carbon atoms form a branched chain, which appears under the form of a combustible, clear liquid and is used as an ingredient of plasticizers, as an intermediate for non-ionic detergents and surfactants, synthetic drying oils, cutting and lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids, as a resin solvent, an emulsifier, an antifoaming agent, and an intermediate for introducing the isooctyl group into other compounds. 4, record 1, English, - isooctanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually refers to a mixture of isomers made by the Oxo process. 5, record 1, English, - isooctanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isooctanol; isooctyl alcohol: commercial names. 6, record 1, English, - isooctanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C8H18O or C7H15CH2OH 4, record 1, English, - isooctanol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isooctanol
1, record 1, French, isooctanol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alcool isooctylique 2, record 1, French, alcool%20isooctylique
correct, masculine noun
- 6-méthyl-1-heptanol 1, record 1, French, 6%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2Dheptanol
correct, masculine noun
- alcool iso-octylique 1, record 1, French, alcool%20iso%2Doctylique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit dont il existe plusieurs isomères, qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, très peu soluble dans l'eau, soluble dans des solvants organiques, utilisé comme intermédiaire pour les plastifiants, les stabilisants, les antioxydants, les agents tensio-actifs et les agents de flottation. 3, record 1, French, - isooctanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isooctanol; alcool isooctylique : noms commerciaux. 1, record 1, French, - isooctanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C8H18O ou C7H15CH2OH, 3, record 1, French, - isooctanol
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
- alcohol isooctílico
1, record 1, Spanish, alcohol%20isooct%C3%ADlico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mezcla de isomeros. Líquido claro. Combustible, poco tóxico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alcohol%20isooct%C3%ADlico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fórmula química: C8H18O o C7H15CH2OH 2, record 1, Spanish, - alcohol%20isooct%C3%ADlico
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