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GLUTARALDEHYDE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pentane-1,5-dial
1, record 1, English, pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glutaraldehyde 2, record 1, English, glutaraldehyde
correct
- 1,5-pentanedial 3, record 1, English, 1%2C5%2Dpentanedial
former designation, avoid
- 1,3-diformylpropane 4, record 1, English, 1%2C3%2Ddiformylpropane
avoid
- glutaral 5, record 1, English, glutaral
avoid
- glutardialdehyde 6, record 1, English, glutardialdehyde
avoid
- glutaric dialdehyde 7, record 1, English, glutaric%20dialdehyde
avoid
- 1,5-pentanedione 6, record 1, English, 1%2C5%2Dpentanedione
avoid
- potentiated acid glutaraldehyde 6, record 1, English, potentiated%20acid%20glutaraldehyde
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the molecular weight of 100.13 daltons, which is commonly used as a fixative in preservation of tissue for electron microscopy and is also used as an intermediate, for crosslinking protein and polyhydroxy materials, in tanning of soft leathers, and in the sterilization of endoscopic instruments, thermometers, rubber or plastic equipment which cannot be heat sterilized. 8, record 1, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane-1,5-dial: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial names: Pentanedial; Cidex; Glutarol; Sonacide; Verucasep. 8, record 1, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: OHC(CH2)3CHO or C5H8O2 or OHC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO 8, record 1, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pentane-1,5-dial
1, record 1, French, pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- glutaraldéhyde 2, record 1, French, glutarald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde glutarique 3, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20glutarique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'huile, utilisé pour la réticulation des protéines, pour l'insolubilisation de la gélatine, de l'amidon, de l'alcool polyvinylique, pour la finition textile, et comme intermédiaire de synthèse (bactéricides, antioxydants, plastiques). 4, record 1, French, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane-1,5-dial : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : OHC(CH2)3CHO ou C5H8O2 ou OHC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO 4, record 1, French, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Curtido y aceites para curtido (Ind. del cuero)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- glutaraldehído
1, record 1, Spanish, glutaraldeh%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- glutaral 2, record 1, Spanish, glutaral
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido soluble en agua. No inflamable. Tóxico e irritante. 3, record 1, Spanish, - glutaraldeh%C3%ADdo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: OHC(CH2)3CHO o C5H8O2 o OHC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO 4, record 1, Spanish, - glutaraldeh%C3%ADdo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glutaraldehyde leather
1, record 2, English, glutaraldehyde%20leather
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Leather tanned with glutaraldehyde, usually in combination with other tanning agents, to make the leather more resistant to deterioration under moist conditions. 1, record 2, English, - glutaraldehyde%20leather
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cuir au glutaraldéhyde
1, record 2, French, cuir%20au%20glutarald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuir tanné en utilisant le glutaraldéhude ainsi que d'autres agents de tannage afin de le rendre plus résistant à la détérioration causée par l'humidité. 1, record 2, French, - cuir%20au%20glutarald%C3%A9hyde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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