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AMYLE [17 records]

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Record 1 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H11H2PO4
formula, see observation
(C5H11)2HPO4
formula, see observation
12789-46-7
CAS number
DEF

A mixture of primary and amyl isomers appearing as a water-white liquid that is insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, combustible and that is used as a curing catalyst and accelerator in resins and coatings, as a stabilizer, a dispersion agent, and a lubricating and antistatic agent in synthetic fibers.

OBS

dipentyl hydrogenphosphate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

amyl acidphosphate: incorrect form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H11H2PO4 or (C5H11)2HPO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H11H2PO4
formula, see observation
(C5H11)2HPO4
formula, see observation
12789-46-7
CAS number
OBS

hydrogénophosphate de dipentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acide amylphosphorique : forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H11H2PO4 ou (C5H11)2HPO4

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COOC5H11
formula, see observation
CH3-COO-C5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, derived from the esterification of amyl alcohol (often fusel oil) with acetic acid and a small amount of sulfuric acid as catalyst, used as a solvent for lacquers and paints, warning odor, flavoring agent, solvent for phosphors in fluorescent lamps, in the extraction of penicillin, photographic film, leather polishes, nail polish, printing, and finishing fabrics.

OBS

pentyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: CH3COOC5H11 or CH3-COO-C5H11

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COOC5H11
formula, see observation
CH3-COO-C5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

Ester amylique de l'acide acétique obtenu par voie de synthèse [qui] possède des propriétés anesthésiques et caustiques, mais également une odeur de banane qui le fait utiliser comme arôme dans certaines industries (liqueurs, confiseries, fromages fondus).

OBS

acétate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : CH3COOC5H11 ou CH3-COO-C5H11

Key term(s)
  • acétate d’isoamyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COOC5H11
formula, see observation
CH3-COO-C5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

Ester del ácido acético con uno de los distintos isómeros del alcohol amílico. Líquido incoloro, de olor a plátano.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas : CH3COOC5H11 o CH3-COO-C5H11

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Record 3 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
HCOOC5H11
formula, see observation
CONT

Amyl formate [is a] synthetic flavoring agent [used] in strawberry, apple, apricot, banana, cherry, peach, plum, nut and walnut flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum. Occurs naturally in apples.

OBS

pentyl formate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: HCOOC5H11

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HCOOC5H11
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur fruitée de cerise et de prune, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, peu soluble dans l'eau, utilisé en confiserie, parfumerie, dans la préparation d'enduits pour toiles d'avions et d'insecticides.

OBS

formiate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

formule chimique : HCOOC5H11

Key term(s)
  • formiate d’isoamyle

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H11SiCl3
formula, see observation
107-72-2
CAS number
DEF

A mixture of isomers appearing as a colorless to yellow liquid, derived by Grignard reaction of silicon tetrachloride and amylmagnesium chloride, used as an intermediate for silicones.

OBS

trichloro(pentyl)siliane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

amyltrichlorosilane: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H11SiCl3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H11SiCl3
formula, see observation
107-72-2
CAS number
DEF

Mélange d'isomères utilisé comme intermédiaire pour silicones.

OBS

trichloro(pentyl)silane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

amyltrichlorosilane : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H11SiCl3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H11SiCl3
formula, see observation
107-72-2
CAS number
DEF

Mezcla de varios isómeros. Líquido incoloro o de color amarillo. Combustible. Tóxico y corrosivo.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H11SiCl3

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Record 5 2011-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Industry
DEF

A chemical product which is used as a solvent and a plasticiser for surface coatings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie des plastiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria de plásticos
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Record 6 2011-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H11Cl
formula, see observation
594-36-5
CAS number
OBS

2-chloro-2-methylbutane: 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

tert-: This abbreviation (for "tertiary") must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H11Cl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H11Cl
formula, see observation
594-36-5
CAS number
OBS

2-chloro-2-méthylbutane : 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

tert-: Cette abréviation (de «tertiaire») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H11Cl

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H11Cl
formula, see observation
594-36-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H11Cl

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Record 7 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C5H12
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
109-66-0
CAS number
DEF

The volatile flammable liquid normal hydrocarbon ... used chiefly in gasoline, in organic synthesis, and as a solvent.

OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant odor; freezing point -129.7°C .... Uses: Artificial ice manufacture; low-temperature thermometers; solvent extraction processes; blowing agent in plastics, e.g., expandable polystyrene; pesticide.

OBS

pentane: 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).

OBS

Also known under the designation UN 1265.

OBS

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

OBS

See also the related concepts of "isopentane" and "neopentane."

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H12 or CH3(CH2)3CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H12
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
109-66-0
CAS number
OBS

pentane : 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).

OBS

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

OBS

Voir aussi «isopentane» et «néopentane», qui sont des termes apparentés.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H12 ou CH3(CH2)3CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H12
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3-CH3
formula, see observation
109-66-0
CAS number
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Record 8 2011-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C5H11Cl
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl
formula, see observation
543-59-9
CAS number
OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid. ... Derivation: (a) Distillation of amyl alcohol with salt and sulfuric acid; (b) addition of hydrogen chloride to alpha-amylene. ... Use: Chemical intermediate.

OBS

1-chloropentane: 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, which stands for "normal," must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1107.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H11Cl or CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl or CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H11Cl
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl
formula, see observation
543-59-9
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore [...], insoluble dans l'eau, miscible à l'alcool, l'éther. Utilisation : Introduction du groupe amyle,préparation de produits pharmaceutiques.

OBS

1-chloropentane : 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

chloropentane : Nom donné à trois dérivés hologénés isomères : [...] chlorure de n-amyle; [...] chlorure d'amyle secondaire; [...] 3-chloropentane.

OBS

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

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H11Cl ou CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl ou CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H11Cl
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl
formula, see observation
CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl
formula, see observation
543-59-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H11Cl o CH3(CH2)3CH2Cl o CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2Cl

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Record 9 2010-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
540-18-1
CAS number
DEF

A synthetic, colorless flavoring agent with a strong apricot odor used in flavorings for beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts.

OBS

It is also used in perfume compositions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
540-18-1
CAS number
DEF

Liquide incolore à odeur fruitée (banane, abricot) soluble dans l'alcool et l'éther, utilisé comme additif alimentaire et dans la composition des parfums.

Spanish

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Record 10 2007-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
  • Sexology
DEF

An ester of pentanol [which] has been used for the relief of asthma and angina, since breathing the vapor dilates blood vessels and relaxes muscles.

OBS

Amyl nitrite ("amies", "poppers") inhalation occurs among youths, particularly as a sexual aid.

OBS

pentyl nitrite: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

Key term(s)
  • amies
  • poppers

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
  • Sexologie
OBS

Les nitrites d'amyle, populairement appelés «poppers», se rencontrent sur le marché sous deux formes : en liquide ou en capsules.

OBS

nitrite de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Key term(s)
  • amies
  • poppers
  • nitrite inhalant

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
  • Sexología
DEF

Vasodilatador y relajante, originalmente fabricado para ayudar a los pacientes con asma, cuyo uso muy común entre los homosexuales al principio de la epidemia [del sida], para dilatar el esfínter del ano durante el coito anal y aumentar la vasodilatación, hizo suponer que era el agente causal del sida.

CONT

En formato líquido y en bote de cristal también se presenta el popper (nitrito de amilo). Se inhala y a los pocos segundos produce euforia y deseo sexual.

Key term(s)
  • poppers
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Record 11 2004-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 12 2002-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 13 2002-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
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Record 14 2001-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 15 2001-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
  • Plastics Industry
OBS

Plasticiser and solvent.

OBS

pentyl octadecanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
  • Industrie des plastiques
OBS

octadécanoate de pentyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
  • Industria de plásticos
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Record 16 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 17 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

methyl amyl acetate (I.C.C., STACAN 12-541, Item 414 124 6 ), for/10.10.74 xas; 71;

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

acétate d'amyle et de méthyle (2) (chimie) (C.P.I., STACAN 12-541, poste 414 124 6), for/10.10.74

Spanish

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