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Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C18H18
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6CH3
formula, see observation
111-65-9
CAS number
DEF

The normal hydrocarbon ... found in petroleum.

OBS

octane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the designation UN 1262.

OBS

octanes (plural, q.v.): This term refers to the eight-carbon saturated hydrocarbon group of the methane series [indlucing] isomers and derivatives; in the singular, it can refer to any member of this group, but it usually refers specifically to the normal isomer.

PHR

Octane index, number.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H18 or CH3(CH2)6CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H18
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)6CH3
formula, see observation
111-65-9
CAS number
OBS

Isomère normal d'un hydrocarbure saturé de formule C8H18.

OBS

octane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

n-: Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

octane : Au singulier (octane), ce terme peut désigner l'un ou l'autre des membres du groupe de 18 hydrocarbures saturés isomères de formule C8H18, mais on l'utilise la plupart du temps pour désigner plus spécialement l'isomère normal de formule CH3-(CH2)6-CH3. Au pluriel (octanes), on l'utilise comme générique se rapportant à toute la famille de composés (voir aussi cette fiche).

PHR

Indice d'octane.

Spanish

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