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CH3NO2 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nitromethane
1, record 1, English, nitromethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NM 2, record 1, English, NM
correct, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nitrocarbol 3, record 1, English, nitrocarbol
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nitroparaffin that appears under the form of a colorless liquid, that is soluble in water and alcohol and that is used as a solvent for cellulosic compounds, polymers, waxes, fats, as a gasoline additive, as a rocket fuel and in chemical synthesis. 4, record 1, English, - nitromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nitromethane: 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. 5, record 1, English, - nitromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 5, record 1, English, - nitromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1261. 6, record 1, English, - nitromethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3NO2 6, record 1, English, - nitromethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nitrométhane
1, record 1, French, nitrom%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nitrocarbol 2, record 1, French, nitrocarbol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé nitré du méthane, de formule CH3NO2, préparé par le traitement du méthane par l'acide nitrique en phase gazeuse, se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, de densité 1,13, bouillant à 101 °C, peu soluble dans l'eau, mais doté d'excellentes qualités de solvant. 3, record 1, French, - nitrom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nitrométhane : 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. 2, record 1, French, - nitrom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3NO2 4, record 1, French, - nitrom%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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