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DECANE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H22
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8CH3
formula, see observation
124-18-5
CAS number
OBS

solvent.

OBS

decane: 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.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 2247.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H22 or CH3(CH2)8CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H22
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)8CH3
formula, see observation
124-18-5
CAS number
OBS

décane : 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.

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H22 ou CH3(CH2)8CH3

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C10H22
formula, see observation
DEF

Any of several isomeric liquid paraffin hydrocarbons ...

OBS

especially: the normal hydrocarbon CH3(CH2)8CH3.

OBS

decane: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H22

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H22
formula, see observation
DEF

Nom générique des hydrocarbures saturés [...] .

OBS

[Le] terme normal de cette série [est le] CH3-(CH2)8-CH3.

OBS

décane : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H22

Spanish

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