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C20H24N2O2 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quinine
1, record 1, English, quinine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 6'-methoxycinchonan-9-ol 2, record 1, English, 6%27%2Dmethoxycinchonan%2D9%2Dol
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bulky, white, amorphous powder or crystalline alkaloid; very bitter taste; odorless and levorotatory. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, glycerol, alkalies and acids ...; very slightly soluble in water. Derivation: Finely ground cinchona bark mixed with lime is extracted with hot high-boiling paraffin oil ... Uses: Medicine (antimalarial), as the alkaloid or as numerous salts and derivatives; flavoring in carbonated beverages. 3, record 1, English, - quinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C20H24N2O2 4, record 1, English, - quinine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- quinine
1, record 1, French, quinine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthylcupréine 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylcupr%C3%A9ine
feminine noun
- méthoxy-6’ éthényl-3 rubanol-9 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thoxy%2D6%26rsquo%3B%20%C3%A9th%C3%A9nyl%2D3%20rubanol%2D9
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde inodore et très amer, lévogyre, présenté sous forme d'aiguilles ou de poudre blanches, solubles dans l'alcool. Très employé en médecine. Tonique et aromatisant. 3, record 1, French, - quinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À faible dose, la quinine est un tonique, et entre à ce titre dans des apéritifs. 4, record 1, French, - quinine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C20H24N2O2 5, record 1, French, - quinine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- quinina
1, record 1, Spanish, quinina
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: C20H24N2O2 2, record 1, Spanish, - quinina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quinidine
1, record 2, English, quinidine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quinidine. The dextrorotatory isomer of quinine obtained from various species of Cinchona and their hybrids, and from Remijia pedunculata, or prepared from quinine. It has cardiac depressant activity, and is as potent an antimalarial as quinine but is rarely used for the latter effect except when quinine is not immediately availalable. 2, record 2, English, - quinidine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Quinaglute Dura-Tabs (a systemic drug). 3, record 2, English, - quinidine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C20H24N2O2 3, record 2, English, - quinidine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- quinidine
1, record 2, French, quinidine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quinidine. Alcaloïde du quinquina, isomère de la quinine. Ses propriétés sont analogues à celle de la quinine. [...] la quinidine est utilisée, sous forme de sulfate, dans le traitement de certains troubles du rythme (prévention des récidives) et en cas de tachychardie ventriculaires et supraventriculaires. 2, record 2, French, - quinidine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Quinaglute Dura-Tabs (médicament à action générale). 3, record 2, French, - quinidine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C20H24N2O2 3, record 2, French, - quinidine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- quinidina
1, record 2, Spanish, quinidina
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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