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ETHER MONOETHYLIQUE ETHYLENEGLYCOL [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
- 2-ethoxyethanol
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dethoxyethanol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethylene glycol monoethyl ether 2, record 1, English, ethylene%20glycol%20monoethyl%20ether
correct
- Cellosolve 3, record 1, English, Cellosolve
correct, trademark
- Oxitol 2, record 1, English, Oxitol
correct, trademark
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, practically odorless, which is used as solvent for nitrocellulose, natural and synthetic resins, lacquers, dyeing and printing textiles, varnish removers, cleaning solutions, leather, and as anti-icing additive for aviation fuels. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dethoxyethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-ethoxyethanol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dethoxyethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H10O2 or HOCH2CH2OC2H2 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dethoxyethanol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-éthoxyéthanol
1, record 1, French, 2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éther monoéthylique de l'éthylèneglycol 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20mono%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- Cellosolve 3, record 1, French, Cellosolve
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cellosolve : Dénomination courante et déposée des monoéthers du glycol, de formule RO-CH2-CH2-OH, utilisés comme solvants des esters de la cellulose. 4, record 1, French, - 2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-éthoxyéthanol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 5, record 1, French, - 2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H10O2 ou HOCH2CH2OC2H2 6, record 1, French, - 2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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