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GLUTARIQUE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- oxane-2,6-dione
1, record 1, English, oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glutaric anhydride 2, record 1, English, glutaric%20anhydride
correct
- pentanedioic acid anhydride 2, record 1, English, pentanedioic%20acid%20anhydride
correct
- dihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione 3, record 1, English, dihydro%2D2H%2Dpyran%2D2%2C6%283H%29%2Ddione
avoid
- glutaric-anhydride 3, record 1, English, glutaric%2Danhydride
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a solid, has irritating properties, and is used in plasticizers, resins, lubricants, adhesive synthesis, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. 4, record 1, English, - oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oxane-2,6-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: H2C(CH2CO)2O or C5H6O3 4, record 1, English, - oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oxane-2,6-dione
1, record 1, French, oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anhydride glutarique 2, record 1, French, anhydride%20glutarique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oxane-2,6-dione : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : H2C(CH2CO)2O ou C5H6O3 3, record 1, French, - oxane%2D2%2C6%2Ddione
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- anhídrido glutárico
1, record 1, Spanish, anh%C3%ADdrido%20glut%C3%A1rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soluble en benceno y tolueno, muy soluble en agua. Algo tóxico e irritante. 2, record 1, Spanish, - anh%C3%ADdrido%20glut%C3%A1rico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: H2C(CH2CO)2O ó C5H6O3 3, record 1, Spanish, - anh%C3%ADdrido%20glut%C3%A1rico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pentane-1,5-dial
1, record 2, English, pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glutaraldehyde 2, record 2, English, glutaraldehyde
correct
- 1,5-pentanedial 3, record 2, English, 1%2C5%2Dpentanedial
former designation, avoid
- 1,3-diformylpropane 4, record 2, English, 1%2C3%2Ddiformylpropane
avoid
- glutaral 5, record 2, English, glutaral
avoid
- glutardialdehyde 6, record 2, English, glutardialdehyde
avoid
- glutaric dialdehyde 7, record 2, English, glutaric%20dialdehyde
avoid
- 1,5-pentanedione 6, record 2, English, 1%2C5%2Dpentanedione
avoid
- potentiated acid glutaraldehyde 6, record 2, English, potentiated%20acid%20glutaraldehyde
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane-1,5-dial: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial names: Pentanedial; Cidex; Glutarol; Sonacide; Verucasep. 8, record 2, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: OHC(CH2)3CHO or C5H8O2 or OHC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO 8, record 2, English, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pentane-1,5-dial
1, record 2, French, pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- glutaraldéhyde 2, record 2, French, glutarald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde glutarique 3, record 2, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20glutarique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane-1,5-dial : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : OHC(CH2)3CHO ou C5H8O2 ou OHC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO 4, record 2, French, - pentane%2D1%2C5%2Ddial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, 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 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- glutaraldehído
1, record 2, Spanish, glutaraldeh%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- glutaral 2, record 2, Spanish, glutaral
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido soluble en agua. No inflamable. Tóxico e irritante. 3, record 2, Spanish, - glutaraldeh%C3%ADdo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: OHC(CH2)3CHO o C5H8O2 o OHC-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO 4, record 2, Spanish, - glutaraldeh%C3%ADdo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- glutamic acid
1, record 3, English, glutamic%20acid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- L-glutamic acid 2, record 3, English, L%2Dglutamic%20acid
correct, see observation
- 2-aminopentanedioic acid 3, record 3, English, 2%2Daminopentanedioic%20acid
correct
- alpha-aminoglutaric acid 3, record 3, English, alpha%2Daminoglutaric%20acid
see observation
- alpha-amino-glutaric acid 4, record 3, English, alpha%2Damino%2Dglutaric%20acid
see observation
- glutaminic acid 5, record 3, English, glutaminic%20acid
- 1-aminopropane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid 5, record 3, English, 1%2Daminopropane%2D1%2C3%2Ddicarboxylic%20acid
- 1-2-aminoglutaric acid 6, record 3, English, 1%2D2%2Daminoglutaric%20acid
- Glusate 6, record 3, English, Glusate
- Glutacid 5, record 3, English, Glutacid
- alpha-glutamic acid 6, record 3, English, alpha%2Dglutamic%20acid
see observation
- L-glutaminic acid 6, record 3, English, L%2Dglutaminic%20acid
see observation
- glutaminol 6, record 3, English, glutaminol
- glutaton 6, record 3, English, glutaton
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula C5H9NO4 or HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH which appears under the form of a white, odorless, crystalline powder, is slightly soluble in cold water, is insoluble in organic solvents, constitutes a non-essential amino acid, and is used as a salt substitute and to improve the taste of beer. 7, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The truth of the matter is that the glutamic acid found in unprocessed, unadulterated food and in the human body is composed of one form of a single amino acid, L-glutamic acid, and nothing else. In contrast, the processed free glutamic acid used in processed food is always composed of two forms of glutamic acid (L-glutamic acid and D-glutamic acid) and a variety of other chemicals commonly referred to as contaminants. 8, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L-glutamic acid: Corresponds to the naturally occurring form (see the above context). The prefix "L-" is a small capital. 9, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
E: one-letter chemical symbol. 9, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Glu: three-letter chemical symbol. 9, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 10, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H9NO4 or HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH 7, record 3, English, - glutamic%20acid
Record 3, Key term(s)
- α-aminoglutaric acid
- α-amino-glutaric acid
- α-glutamic acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide glutamique
1, record 3, French, acide%20glutamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide L-glutamique 2, record 3, French, acide%20L%2Dglutamique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide 2-aminopentanedioïque 3, record 3, French, acide%202%2Daminopentanedio%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide alpha-aminoglutarique 4, record 3, French, acide%20alpha%2Daminoglutarique
see observation, masculine noun
- acide alpha-amino-glutarique 5, record 3, French, acide%20alpha%2Damino%2Dglutarique
see observation, masculine noun
- acide glutaminique 6, record 3, French, acide%20glutaminique
masculine noun
- acide amino-1 propane dicarboxylique-1,3 7, record 3, French, acide%20amino%2D1%20propane%20dicarboxylique%2D1%2C3
former designation, masculine noun
- acide amino-2 glutarique 6, record 3, French, acide%20amino%2D2%20glutarique
masculine noun
- aciglumine 7, record 3, French, aciglumine
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aminoacide de formule C5H9NO4 ou HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH que l'on peut préparer par synthèse totale ou par fermentation des glucides, que l'on emploie comme condiment et comme additif pour l'alimentation du bétail, et dont l'antipode L, dextrogyre, est un constituant essentiel des protéines. 4, record 3, French, - acide%20glutamique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide L-glutamique : Correspond à la forme au naturel (voir aussi «acide D-glutamique», qui se rapporte à un énantiomère de l'acide L-glutamique); les lettres «L» et «D» sont des petites capitales. 2, record 3, French, - acide%20glutamique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
E : symbole chimique à une lettre. 2, record 3, French, - acide%20glutamique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Glu : symbole chimique à trois lettres. 2, record 3, French, - acide%20glutamique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique. 4, record 3, French, - acide%20glutamique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H9NO4 ou HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH 8, record 3, French, - acide%20glutamique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- acide α-amino-glutarique
- acide α-aminoglutarique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido glutámico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20glut%C3%A1mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aminoácido no esencial. No tóxico. Cristales. Prácticamente insoluble en éter, acetona y ácido acético glacial. Insoluble en alcohol etílico y metanol. 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20glut%C3%A1mico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H9NO4 o HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20glut%C3%A1mico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glutaric
1, record 4, English, glutaric
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Glutaric acid. 2, record 4, English, - glutaric
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- glutarique
1, record 4, French, glutarique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- glutaric acid 1, record 5, English, glutaric%20acid
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- acide glutarique
1, record 5, French, acide%20glutarique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido glutárico
1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20glut%C3%A1rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-02-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Digestive Tract
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- type II glutaric acidemia 1, record 6, English, type%20II%20glutaric%20acidemia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareil digestif
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- acidémie glutarique de type II 1, record 6, French, acid%C3%A9mie%20glutarique%20de%20type%20II
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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