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C18H34O2 [4 records]

Record 1 2018-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C18H34O2
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

Vaccenic acid. ... Found in butterfat and in other animal fats. Growth-promoting factor for rats.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H34O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H34O2
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

vaccénique : Se dit d'un acide qui est le transoctadécénoïque-1,11, trouvé dans la graisse de bœuf et de mouton.

OBS

Formule chimique : C[indice ]18H[indice ]34O[indice ]2

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C18H34O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH
formula, see observation
112-80-1
CAS number
OBS

A monounsaturated fatty acid, a component of almost all natural fats as well as tall oil. Most oleic acid is derived from animal tallow or vegetable oils. Properties: Commercial grades: Yellow to red oily liquid, lardlike odor, darkens on exposure to air. Insoluble in water; ... Use: Soap base, manufacture of oleates, ointments, cosmetics, polishing compounds, lubricants, ore flotation, intermediate, surface coatings, foodgrade additives.

OBS

(9Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid: 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

cis-; Z-: must be italicized.

OBS

delta9- or delta-9-. The word delta must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C18H34O2 or CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H34O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH
formula, see observation
112-80-1
CAS number
OBS

Acide (9Z)-octadéc-9-énoïque : 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

cis-; Z- : s'écrit en italique.

OBS

delta9- ou delta-9-. Le mot delta doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C18H34O2 ou CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C18H34O2
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH
formula, see observation
112-80-1
CAS number
DEF

Líquido oleoso e incoloro [...] en su configuración cis (la cadena de carbono continúa en el mismo lado del doble enlace). Es un ácido graso no saturado que amarillea con rapidez en contacto con el aire. [...] No es soluble en agua, pero sí en benceno, alcohol, éter y otros muchos disolventes orgánicos. Se solidifica por enfriamiento y funde a 14 °C.

CONT

Por hidrogenación del ácido oleico se obtiene el ácido esteárico (saturado). [...] Su isómero trans (ácido elaídico) es sólido y funde a 51 °C; se puede obtener por calentamiento del ácido oleico en presencia de un catalizador. [...] Se utiliza en la fabricación de jabones y cosméticos, en la industria textil y en la limpieza de metales.

OBS

Junto con el ácido esteárico y el ácido palmítico se encuentra, en forma de éster, en la mayoría de las grasas y aceites naturales, sobre todo en el aceite de oliva. Se obtiene por hidrólisis del éster y se purifica mediante destilación.

OBS

Fórmula química: C18H34O2 o CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH

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Record 3 2011-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C18H34O2·C6H15NO3
formula, see observation
2717-15-9
CAS number
CONT

Soap salts (potassium salts of fatty acids (potassium laurate, potassium myristate, potassium oleate, potassium linolenate and potassium palmitate), alkanolamine salts of fatty acids (triethanolamine oleate), ammonium salts of fatty acids (ammonium oleate).

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Belloid FR; Caswell No. 887D; EPA pesticide chemical code 079025; Lavon; Trietol.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H34O2·C6H15NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H34O2·C6H15NO3
formula, see observation
2717-15-9
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C18H34O2·C6H15NO3

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
C18H34O2
formula, see observation
50933-33-0
CAS number
OBS

Z: This capital letter must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C18H34O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H34O2
formula, see observation
50933-33-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C18H34O2

Spanish

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