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BENZONITRILE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzonitrile
1, record 1, English, benzonitrile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- phenyl cyanide 2, record 1, English, phenyl%20cyanide
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless oil having an almond-like odor, a sharp taste, used for the manufacture of benzoguanamine, specialty lacquers, resins and polymers, many anhydrous metallic salts, as intermediate for rubber chemicals, and as a solvent for nitrile rubber. 3, record 1, English, - benzonitrile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H5CN 4, record 1, English, - benzonitrile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- benzonitrile
1, record 1, French, benzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cyanure de phényle 2, record 1, French, cyanure%20de%20ph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- nitrile benzoïque 3, record 1, French, nitrile%20benzo%C3%AFque
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H5CN 4, record 1, French, - benzonitrile
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
- benzonitrilo
1, record 1, Spanish, benzonitrilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fenilcianuro 2, record 1, Spanish, fenilcianuro
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aceite incoloro, con olor a almendras. Soluble en agua muy caliente, alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico. Inflamable. 3, record 1, Spanish, - benzonitrilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H5CN 4, record 1, Spanish, - benzonitrilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 4-cyano-2,6-diiodophenyl octanoate
1, record 2, English, 4%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodophenyl%20octanoate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ioxynil octanoate 2, record 2, English, ioxynil%20octanoate
correct
- Totril 3, record 2, English, Totril
correct, trademark
- 4-cyano-2,6-di-iodophenyl octanoate 4, record 2, English, 4%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%2Diodophenyl%20octanoate
avoid
- (4-cyano-2,6-diiodo)phenyl ester octanoic acid 5, record 2, English, %284%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodo%29phenyl%20ester%20octanoic%20acid
avoid
- 3,5-diiodo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile octanoate 5, record 2, English, 3%2C5%2Ddiiodo%2D4%2Dhydroxybenzonitrile%20octanoate
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a cream waxy solid, is insoluble in water, and is used as a contact herbicide. 6, record 2, English, - 4%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodophenyl%20octanoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4-cyano-2,6-diiodophenyl octanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - 4%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodophenyl%20octanoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Actril; M&B 11,461; Oxytril; RIP-15830. 6, record 2, English, - 4%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodophenyl%20octanoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H17I2NO2 6, record 2, English, - 4%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodophenyl%20octanoate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- octanoate de 4-cyano-2,6-diiodophényle
1, record 2, French, octanoate%20de%204%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodoph%C3%A9nyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- octanoate de l’ioxynil 1, record 2, French, octanoate%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bioxynil
correct, masculine noun
- octanoate d’ioxynil 1, record 2, French, octanoate%20d%26rsquo%3Bioxynil
avoid, masculine noun
- octanoate d’hydroxy-4 di-iodo-3, 5 benzonitrile 1, record 2, French, octanoate%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydroxy%2D4%20di%2Diodo%2D3%2C%205%20benzonitrile
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- Totril 1, record 2, French, Totril
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'une masse pâteuse de couleur claire, insoluble dans l'eau, et que l'on utilise comme herbicide. 2, record 2, French, - octanoate%20de%204%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodoph%C3%A9nyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
octanoate de 4-cyano-2,6-diidophényle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - octanoate%20de%204%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodoph%C3%A9nyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H17I2NO2 2, record 2, French, - octanoate%20de%204%2Dcyano%2D2%2C6%2Ddiiodoph%C3%A9nyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dichlobenil
1, record 3, English, dichlobenil
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile 1, record 3, English, 2%2C6%2Ddichlorobenzonitrile
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dichlobenil: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - dichlobenil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H3Cl2N 2, record 3, English, - dichlobenil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dichlobénil
1, record 3, French, dichlob%C3%A9nil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dichloro-2, 6 benzonitrile 2, record 3, French, dichloro%2D2%2C%206%20benzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
- 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile 3, record 3, French, 2%2C6%2Ddichlorobenzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dichlobénil : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - dichlob%C3%A9nil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H3Cl2N 4, record 3, French, - dichlob%C3%A9nil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bromoxynil
1, record 4, English, bromoxynil
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile 1, record 4, English, 3%2C5%2Ddibromo%2D4%2Dhydroxybenzonitrile
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bromoxynil is the common name for a group of benzonitrile herbicides, including bromoxynil phenol (the parent compound) and ester derivatives. ... Used as a contact, post-emergent herbicide, bromoxynil selectively controls annualand perennial broadleaf weeds (e.g., buckwheat, lamb's-quarters) in cereal crops ... 2, record 4, English, - bromoxynil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile: 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. 3, record 4, English, - bromoxynil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bromoxynil: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - bromoxynil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H3Br2NO 3, record 4, English, - bromoxynil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bromoxynil
1, record 4, French, bromoxynil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dibromo-3, 5 benzonitrile hydroxy-4 2, record 4, French, dibromo%2D3%2C%205%20benzonitrile%20hydroxy%2D4
correct, masculine noun
- 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile 3, record 4, French, 3%2C5%2Ddibromo%2D4%2Dhydroxybenzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
- 4-hydroxy-3, 5-dibromo-benzonitrile 3, record 4, French, 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C%205%2Ddibromo%2Dbenzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bromoxynil est la dénomination usuelle d'un groupe d'herbicides à base de benzonitrile incluant le bromoxynil phénolique (le composé d'origine) et ses esters dérivés. [...] Utilisé comme herbicide de contact de post-levée, le bromoxynil détruit sélectivement les dicotylédones annuelles et vivaces (p. ex., chénopode blanc et sarrasin) dans les cultures céréalières [...] 3, record 4, French, - bromoxynil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bromoxynil : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - bromoxynil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H3Br2NO 5, record 4, French, - bromoxynil
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chloroxynil
1, record 5, English, chloroxynil
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxybenzonitrile 1, record 5, English, 3%2C5%2Ddichloro%2D4%2Dhydroxybenzonitrile
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloroxynil: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - chloroxynil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H3Cl2NO 2, record 5, English, - chloroxynil
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chloroxynil
1, record 5, French, chloroxynil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dichloro-3, 5 hydroxy-4 benzonitrile 1, record 5, French, dichloro%2D3%2C%205%20hydroxy%2D4%20benzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloroxynil : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 5, French, - chloroxynil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H3Cl2NO 2, record 5, French, - chloroxynil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-10-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trans-4-(5-butyl-1,3-dioxan-2-yl)benzonitrile
1, record 6, English, trans%2D4%2D%285%2Dbutyl%2D1%2C3%2Ddioxan%2D2%2Dyl%29benzonitrile
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trans-: This prefix must be italicized. 2, record 6, English, - trans%2D4%2D%285%2Dbutyl%2D1%2C3%2Ddioxan%2D2%2Dyl%29benzonitrile
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trans-4-(5-butyl-1, 3-dioxan-2-yl) benzonitrile
1, record 6, French, trans%2D4%2D%285%2Dbutyl%2D1%2C%203%2Ddioxan%2D2%2Dyl%29%20benzonitrile
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trans-: Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 2, record 6, French, - trans%2D4%2D%285%2Dbutyl%2D1%2C%203%2Ddioxan%2D2%2Dyl%29%20benzonitrile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 4-hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzonitrile
1, record 7, English, 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C5%2Ddiiodobenzonitrile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ioxynil 1, record 7, English, ioxynil
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Herbicide. 2, record 7, English, - 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C5%2Ddiiodobenzonitrile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ioxynil: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C5%2Ddiiodobenzonitrile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H7I2NO 2, record 7, English, - 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2C5%2Ddiiodobenzonitrile
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hydroxy-4 diiodo-3, 5 benzonitrile
1, record 7, French, hydroxy%2D4%20diiodo%2D3%2C%205%20benzonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ioxynil 1, record 7, French, ioxynil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Herbicide. 2, record 7, French, - hydroxy%2D4%20diiodo%2D3%2C%205%20benzonitrile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ioxynil : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - hydroxy%2D4%20diiodo%2D3%2C%205%20benzonitrile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H3I2NO 2, record 7, French, - hydroxy%2D4%20diiodo%2D3%2C%205%20benzonitrile
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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