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BENZOPHENONE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzophenone
1, record 1, English, benzophenone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diphenyl ketone 1, record 1, English, diphenyl%20ketone
correct
- diphenylmethanone 1, record 1, English, diphenylmethanone
correct
- diphenylcetone 2, record 1, English, diphenylcetone
avoid
- phenyl ketone 3, record 1, English, phenyl%20ketone
avoid
- benzoylbenzene 1, record 1, English, benzoylbenzene
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benzophenone ... Stable form ... orthorhombic bisphenoidal prisms from alcohol or ether. Geranium-like odor ... Insoluble in water ...; soluble in chloroform ... Freely soluble in ether, acetone. Use: Fixative for heavy perfumes, such as geranium, new-mown hay, especially when used in soaps. In the manufacture of antihistamines, hypnotics, insecticides. 4, record 1, English, - benzophenone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A flavoring for beverages, side-dishes, desserts ... 5, record 1, English, - benzophenone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (C6H5)2CO or C6H5COC6H6 6, record 1, English, - benzophenone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Chimie
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- benzophénone
1, record 1, French, benzoph%C3%A9none
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diphénylcétone 2, record 1, French, diph%C3%A9nylc%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- diphénylméthanone 1, record 1, French, diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thanone
correct, feminine noun
- phénylbenzoyle 1, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nylbenzoyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cétone se présentant sous la forme de prismes incolores, insolubles dans l'eau, solubles dans l'alcool, l'éther, l'acétone. 3, record 1, French, - benzoph%C3%A9none
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Odeur de géraniums. Aromatisant pour boissons, entremets, desserts. 3, record 1, French, - benzoph%C3%A9none
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (C6H5)2CO ou C6H5COC6H6 4, record 1, French, - benzoph%C3%A9none
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Química
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- benzofenona
1, record 1, Spanish, benzofenona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (C6H5)2CO o C6H5COC6H6 2, record 1, Spanish, - benzofenona
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Benzophenone 11
1, record 2, English, Benzophenone%2011
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Benzophénone 11
1, record 2, French, Benzoph%C3%A9none%2011
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy) benzophenone
1, record 3, English, 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzophenone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- octabenzone 2, record 3, English, octabenzone
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octabenzone. ... Use: To stabilize polyethylene against deterioration by ultraviolet light. 1, record 3, English, - 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzophenone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy) benzophénone
1, record 3, French, 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzoph%C3%A9none
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- octabenzone 2, record 3, French, octabenzone
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent fourni par Alfred Schertz, traducteur-chimiste de la Section Environnement à Montréal. 1, record 3, French, - 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzoph%C3%A9none
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- octabenzona
1, record 3, Spanish, octabenzona
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-02-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oxybenzone
1, record 4, English, oxybenzone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 4-methoxy-2 hydroxybenophenone 1, record 4, English, 4%2Dmethoxy%2D2%20hydroxybenophenone
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
C14H1203. A crystalline substance with a melting point of 66 (degrees) C; used as a sunscreen agent. 1, record 4, English, - oxybenzone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- oxybenzone
1, record 4, French, oxybenzone
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hydroxy-2, méthoxy-4 benzophénone 2, record 4, French, hydroxy%2D2%2C%20m%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%20benzoph%C3%A9none
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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