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METHYLORANGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- methyl orange
1, record 1, English, methyl%20orange
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sodium 4-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]diazenyl}benzene-1- sulfonate 2, record 1, English, sodium%204%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dimethylamino%29phenyl%5Ddiazenyl%7Dbenzene%2D1%2D%20sulfonate
correct, see observation
- sodium 4-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]azo}benzene-1- sulfonate 2, record 1, English, sodium%204%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dimethylamino%29phenyl%5Dazo%7Dbenzene%2D1%2D%20sulfonate
correct
- C.I. Acid Orange 52 3, record 1, English, C%2EI%2E%20Acid%20Orange%2052
correct
- C.I. Acid orange 52 4, record 1, English, C%2EI%2E%20Acid%20orange%2052
- eniamethyl orange 5, record 1, English, eniamethyl%20orange
correct
- gold orange 6, record 1, English, gold%20orange
correct
- helianthine 5, record 1, English, helianthine
correct
- tropaeolin 5, record 1, English, tropaeolin
correct
- 4-dimethylaminoazobenzene-4'-sulphonic acid sodium salt 5, record 1, English, 4%2Ddimethylaminoazobenzene%2D4%27%2Dsulphonic%20acid%20sodium%20salt
former designation, correct
- p-{[p-(dimethylamino)phenyl]azo}benzenesulfonic acid sodium salt 5, record 1, English, p%2D%7B%5Bp%2D%28dimethylamino%29phenyl%5Dazo%7Dbenzenesulfonic%20acid%20sodium%20salt
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An azo dye used as an acid-base indicator; used for titrations involving weak bases. 7, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methyl orange is an intensely colored compound used in dyeing and printing textiles. It is also known as C.I. Acid Orange 52, C.I. 13025, helianthine B, Orange III, Gold orange, and Tropaeolin D. Chemists use methyl orange as an indicator in the titration of weak bases with strong acids. It changes from red (at pH 3.1) to orange-yellow (at pH 4.4). ... Methyl orange is synthesized by reaction of sulfanilic acid, sodium nitrite, and dimethylaniline. 8, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Basis for calculations for removal of carbonate hardness by lime, and checking the results obtained. ... the complete alkalinity titration of the raw water (measured in the presence of methyl orange) ... 9, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sodium 4-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]}benzene-1-sulfonate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C.I. Acid orange 52: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 10, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as]: C.I. 13205; Dexon; Diazoben; KCA methyl orange; helianthine B; methyl orange B; Orange 3; Orange III. 11, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C14H14N3O3S•Na or NaO3S-C6H4-N=N-C6H4-N(CH3)2 10, record 1, English, - methyl%20orange
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 4-{[4-(diméthylamino)phényl]diazényl}benzène-1-sulfonate de sodium
1, record 1, French, 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 4-{[4-(diméthylamino)phényl]azo}benzène-1-sulfonate de sodium 1, record 1, French, 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Dazo%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- méthylorange 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylorange
correct, masculine noun
- hélianthine 3, record 1, French, h%C3%A9lianthine
correct, feminine noun
- orangé acide 52 (C.I.) 1, record 1, French, orang%C3%A9%20acide%2052%20%28C%2EI%2E%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Orange acide, C.I. 52 4, record 1, French, Orange%20acide%2C%20C%2EI%2E%2052
masculine noun
- orange III Poirier 3, record 1, French, orange%20III%20Poirier
correct, masculine noun
- tropéoline D 3, record 1, French, trop%C3%A9oline%20D
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylamino-4 benzène azobenzènesulfonate-4’ de sodium 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylamino%2D4%20benz%C3%A8ne%20azobenz%C3%A8nesulfonate%2D4%26rsquo%3B%20de%20sodium
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colorant pour laine et soie; indicateur de pH rose <3,1-4,4> jaune. 5, record 1, French, - 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bases de calcul et contrôles de la décarbonatation à la chaux. [...] titre alcalimétrique complet de l'eau brute (mesuré en présence de méthylorange) [...] 6, record 1, French, - 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4-{[4-(diméthylamino)phényl]diazényl}benzène-1-sulfonate de sodium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Orange acide, C.I. 52 : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 7, record 1, French, - 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
C.I. : Abréviation faisant référence à la nomenclature du Colour Index publié par la Society of Dyers and Colourists des États-Unis. 1, record 1, French, - 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C14H14N3O3S•Na ou NaO3S-C6H4-N=N-C6H4-N(CH3)2 7, record 1, French, - 4%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Ddiaz%C3%A9nyl%7Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%20de%20sodium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- anaranjado de metilo
1, record 1, Spanish, anaranjado%20de%20metilo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C14H14N3O3S•Na o NaO3S-C6H4-N=N-C6H4-N(CH3)2 2, record 1, Spanish, - anaranjado%20de%20metilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- methyl-orange alkalinity
1, record 2, English, methyl%2Dorange%20alkalinity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the total alkalinity of an aqueous suspension or solution. It is measured by the quantity of standard sulfuric acid required to bring the water a pH value of 4.5, as indicated by the change in color of methyl orange. It is expressed as milligrams per liter equivalent calcium carbonate. 2, record 2, English, - methyl%2Dorange%20alkalinity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- titre alcalimétrique complet
1, record 2, French, titre%20alcalim%C3%A9trique%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- T.A.C. 1, record 2, French, T%2EA%2EC%2E
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alcalinité au méthylorange 1, record 2, French, alcalinit%C3%A9%20au%20m%C3%A9thylorange
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcalinité dont le titre est déterminé avec le méthylorange comme indicateur. 1, record 2, French, - titre%20alcalim%C3%A9trique%20complet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- methyl-orange alkalinity 1, record 3, English, methyl%2Dorange%20alkalinity
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alcalinité au méthylorange 1, record 3, French, alcalinit%C3%A9%20au%20m%C3%A9thylorange
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.C.N. 1965 1, record 3, French, - alcalinit%C3%A9%20au%20m%C3%A9thylorange
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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