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Record 1 2011-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CO-
correct, formula, see observation
CH3-CO-
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

a chemical group related to acetic acid. It is bound through an ester linkage to polyose chains (especially xylans) in wood and other plants. The natural moisture present in plants hydrolyzes the acetyl groups to acetic acid, particularly at elevated temperatures.

DEF

A two-carbon organic radical containing a methyl group and a carbonyl group.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CO- or CH3-CO-

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CO-
correct, formula, see observation
CH3-CO-
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Radical organique monovalent CH3-CO- dérivé de l'acide acétique.

OBS

acétylé : Se dit d'un dérivé renfermant le groupement acétylé.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CO- ou CH3-CO-

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CO-
correct, formula, see observation
CH3-CO-
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: CH3CO- o CH3-CO-

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