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C18H36O3 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
1, record 1, English, 12%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 12-hydroxystearic acid 2, record 1, English, 12%2Dhydroxystearic%20acid
former designation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A C18 straight chain fatty acid with an -OH group attached to the carbon chain which has a melting point of 79-82°C, is produced by hydrogenation of ricinoleic acid, is combustible, has a low toxicity, and is used in the industry of lithium greases and chemical intermediates. 3, record 1, English, - 12%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 1, English, - 12%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Barolub FTO; Cerit Fac 3; Ceroxin GL; Harwax A; Hydrofol Acid 200; KOW; Loxiol G 21. 3, record 1, English, - 12%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3-(CH2)5-(CH2)10 or C18H36O3 3, record 1, English, - 12%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 12-hydroxyoctadécanoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%2012%2Dhydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide 12-hydroxystéarique 1, record 1, French, acide%2012%2Dhydroxyst%C3%A9arique
former designation, masculine noun
- acide hydroxy-12 octadécanoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%20hydroxy%2D12%20octad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
avoid, masculine noun
- acide hydroxy-12-octadécanoïque 2, record 1, French, acide%20hydroxy%2D12%2Doctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
avoid, masculine noun
- acide hydroxy-12-stéarique 2, record 1, French, acide%20hydroxy%2D12%2Dst%C3%A9arique
avoid, masculine noun
- acide lambda-hydroxystéarique 2, record 1, French, acide%20lambda%2Dhydroxyst%C3%A9arique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores, insolubles dans l'eau, solubles dans l'alcool, l'éther et le chloroforme. 3, record 1, French, - acide%2012%2Dhydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide 12-hydroxyoctadécanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) 1, record 1, French, - acide%2012%2Dhydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acide lambda-hydroxystéarique : Le mot «lambda» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique. 3, record 1, French, - acide%2012%2Dhydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3-(CH2)5-(CH2)10 ou C18H36O3 3, record 1, French, - acide%2012%2Dhydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydroxyoctadecanoic acid
1, record 2, English, hydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hydroxystearic acid 2, record 2, English, hydroxystearic%20acid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H36O3 3, record 2, English, - hydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide hydroxyoctadécanoïque
1, record 2, French, acide%20hydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide hydroxystéarique 2, record 2, French, acide%20hydroxyst%C3%A9arique
masculine noun
- acide hydroxy-octodécanoïque 3, record 2, French, acide%20hydroxy%2Doctod%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique s'appliquant à tout hydroxyacide dérivé de l'acide octadécanoïque. 1, record 2, French, - acide%20hydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usages : industrie textile (foulage, ensimage, assouplissement, finissage). 4, record 2, French, - acide%20hydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H36O3 1, record 2, French, - acide%20hydroxyoctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Chemistry
- Lubrication Technology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lithium 12-hydroxystearate
1, record 3, English, lithium%2012%2Dhydroxystearate
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lithium 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate 2, record 3, English, lithium%2012%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoate
correct, see observation
- 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid monolithium salt 3, record 3, English, 12%2Dhydroxyoctadecanoic%20acid%20monolithium%20salt
avoid
- AI3-19768 3, record 3, English, AI3%2D19768
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amsoil Food Grade Grease is fully compatible with most synthetic and non-synthetic greases, including aluminum complex, barium, calcium, clay, lithium, lithium 12-hydroxystearate and lithium complex greases. 4, record 3, English, - lithium%2012%2Dhydroxystearate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Shell Avania Greases are smooth-textured, amber-colored greases manufactured with lithium 12-hydroxystearate soap thickener. These greases are inhibited with additives to assure long service life, and provide good lubrication and corrosion protection of grease-lubricated parts in both heavy and light industry. 5, record 3, English, - lithium%2012%2Dhydroxystearate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lithium 12-hydroxystearate: commercial name. 2, record 3, English, - lithium%2012%2Dhydroxystearate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lithium 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 3, English, - lithium%2012%2Dhydroxystearate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C18H36O3·Li 6, record 3, English, - lithium%2012%2Dhydroxystearate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Chimie
- Tribologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 12-hydroxystéarate de lithium
1, record 3, French, 12%2Dhydroxyst%C3%A9arate%20de%20lithium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- 12-hydroxyoctadécanoate de lithium 2, record 3, French, 12%2Dhydroxyoctad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20lithium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- hydroxystéarate 12 de lithium 3, record 3, French, hydroxyst%C3%A9arate%2012%20de%20lithium
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
12-hydroxystéarate de lithium : nom commercial. 2, record 3, French, - 12%2Dhydroxyst%C3%A9arate%20de%20lithium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
12-hydroxyoctadécanoate de lithium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 3, French, - 12%2Dhydroxyst%C3%A9arate%20de%20lithium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C18H36O3·Li 4, record 3, French, - 12%2Dhydroxyst%C3%A9arate%20de%20lithium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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