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C4H8O2 [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpropanoic acid
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isobutyric acid 2, record 1, English, isobutyric%20acid
correct
- dimethylacetic acid 3, record 1, English, dimethylacetic%20acid
avoid
- isopropylformic acid 3, record 1, English, isopropylformic%20acid
avoid
- alpha-methylpropionic acid 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Dmethylpropionic%20acid
avoid
- 2-methylpropionic acid 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropionic%20acid
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula C4H8O2 or (CH3)2CHCOOH which appears under the form of a combustible, colorless liquid, is soluble in water, alcohol and ether, and is used in the manufacture of esters for solvents, in flavors and perfume bases, in deliming hides, as a disinfecting agent, a tanning agent and a varnish. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpropanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designation: UN 2529. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-methylpropionic acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 2-méthylpropanoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide isobutyrique 2, record 1, French, acide%20isobutyrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 2-méthylpropanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H8O2 ou (CH3)2CHCOOH 3, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropano%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido isobutírico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20isobut%C3%ADrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro, soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Punto de inflamación, 77º C. Poco tóxico. Combustible. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20isobut%C3%ADrico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C4H8O2 o (CH3)2CHCOOH 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20isobut%C3%ADrico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- methyl propanoate
1, record 2, English, methyl%20propanoate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- methyl propionate 2, record 2, English, methyl%20propionate
correct
- methyl propylate 1, record 2, English, methyl%20propylate
correct
- propanoic acid methyl ester 1, record 2, English, propanoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- propionic acid methyl ester 1, record 2, English, propionic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colorless liquid which is used in flavoring, as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, in solvent mixtures for cellulose derivatives, lacquers, paints, varnishes and coating compositions. 3, record 2, English, - methyl%20propanoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1248. 4, record 2, English, - methyl%20propanoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H8O2 or CH3CH2C(O)OCH3 4, record 2, English, - methyl%20propanoate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- propanoate de méthyle
1, record 2, French, propanoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- propionate de méthyle 2, record 2, French, propionate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- propylate de méthyle 3, record 2, French, propylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide propanoïque 3, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20propano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide propionique 3, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20propionique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H8O2 ou CH3CH2C(O)OCH3 4, record 2, French, - propanoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-yl formate
1, record 3, English, propan%2D2%2Dyl%20formate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 1-methylethyl formate 1, record 3, English, 1%2Dmethylethyl%20formate
correct
- isopropyl formate 2, record 3, English, isopropyl%20formate
correct
- formic acid isopropyl ester 2, record 3, English, formic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H8O2 or HCOOCH(CH3)2 3, record 3, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20formate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- formiate de propan-2-yle
1, record 3, French, formiate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- formiate de 1-méthyléthyle 1, record 3, French, formiate%20de%201%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- formiate d'isopropyle 2, record 3, French, formiate%20d%27isopropyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, peu soluble dans l'eau, miscible à l'alcool, l'éther, utilisé comme solvant de la nitrocellulose. 3, record 3, French, - formiate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H8O2 ou HCOOCH(CH3)2 3, record 3, French, - formiate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ethyl acetate
1, record 4, English, ethyl%20acetate
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ethyl ethanoate 2, record 4, English, ethyl%20ethanoate
correct
- acetic acid ethyl ester 3, record 4, English, acetic%20acid%20ethyl%20ester
avoid
- acetic ester 4, record 4, English, acetic%20ester
avoid
- acetic ether 5, record 4, English, acetic%20ether
avoid
- acetidin 6, record 4, English, acetidin
avoid
- acetoxyethane 2, record 4, English, acetoxyethane
avoid
- ethyl acetic ester 2, record 4, English, ethyl%20acetic%20ester
avoid
- vinegar naphta 5, record 4, English, vinegar%20naphta
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears as a colorless liquid slightly miscible with water, miscible with alcohol, ether and chloroform and which is used in pharmacy, in organic synthesis, in plastics and in the food industry as a butter, walnut or spice flavoring for beverages, ice cream, candy and bakery products. 7, record 4, English, - ethyl%20acetate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ethyl acetate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 7, record 4, English, - ethyl%20acetate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3COOC2H5 or C4H8O2 7, record 4, English, - ethyl%20acetate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acétate d'éthyle
1, record 4, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- éthanoate d'éthyle 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9thanoate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- ester éthylacétique 3, record 4, French, ester%20%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
- éther acétique 4, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%20ac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, peu miscible à l'eau, miscible à l'alcool, à l'éther et au chloroforme, que l'on utilise en pharmacie, en synthèse organique, dans l'industrie des plastiques et comme additif alimentaire (arôme de beurre, de noix ou d'épices pour boissons, crèmes glacées, bonbons et produits de boulange). 5, record 4, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acétate d'éthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 5, record 4, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3COOC2H5 ou C4H8O2 5, record 4, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de etilo
1, record 4, Spanish, acetato%20de%20etilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- éster acético 2, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A9ster%20ac%C3%A9tico
masculine noun
- éter acético 2, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A9ter%20ac%C3%A9tico
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro de olor fragante. Soluble en cloroformo, alcohol y éter, ligeramente soluble en agua. Punto de inflamación, 4,5º C. Inflamable, riesgo de incendio, moderadamente tóxico e irritante. 3, record 4, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20etilo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3COOC2H5 o C4H8O2 4, record 4, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20etilo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- butanoic acid
1, record 5, English, butanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- n-butanoic acid 2, record 5, English, n%2Dbutanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- butyric acid 3, record 5, English, butyric%20acid
correct
- n-butyric acid 4, record 5, English, n%2Dbutyric%20acid
correct, see observation
- ethylacetic acid 4, record 5, English, ethylacetic%20acid
correct
- normal butyric acid 2, record 5, English, normal%20butyric%20acid
correct, see observation
- propylformic acid 5, record 5, English, propylformic%20acid
correct
- ethyl acetic acid 6, record 5, English, ethyl%20acetic%20acid
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colorless liquid, penetrating and obnoxious odor ... Miscible in water, alcohol, and ether ... Occurs as glyceride in animal milk fats. Produced as a by-product in hydrocarbon synthesis, by oxidation of butyraldehyde ... Use: Synthesis of butyrate ester perfume and flavor ingredients, pharmaceuticals, deliming agent, disinfectants, emulsifying agents, sweetening gasolines. 7, record 5, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
butanoic acid: 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. 2, record 5, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: This prefix must be italicized. 8, record 5, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH or C4H8O2 8, record 5, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- acide butanoïque
1, record 5, French, acide%20butano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- acide n-butanoïque 2, record 5, French, acide%20n%2Dbutano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide butyrique 3, record 5, French, acide%20butyrique
correct, masculine noun
- acide n-butyrique 4, record 5, French, acide%20n%2Dbutyrique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide éthylacétique 4, record 5, French, acide%20%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
- acide butyrique normal 5, record 5, French, acide%20butyrique%20normal
correct, masculine noun
- acide propylformique 4, record 5, French, acide%20propylformique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore, huileux, soluble dans l'eau, miscible à l'alcool et à l'éther, présent sous forme de glycéride dans la graisse animale. La sueur et le beurre rance lui doivent leur odeur caractéristique. Entre dans la préparation des essences de fruits et d'aromatisants pour les margarines. 6, record 5, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide butanoïque : 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. 5, record 5, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 7, record 5, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH ou C4H8O2 7, record 5, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido butanoico
1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20butanoico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido butírico 2, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20but%C3%ADrico
correct, masculine noun
- ácido etilacétoco 1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20etilac%C3%A9toco
masculine noun
- ácido propilfórmico 1, record 5, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20propilf%C3%B3rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido de olor característico, que se obtiene por fermentación de azucares por Bacilus butyricus. 2, record 5, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20butanoico
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH o C4H8O2 3, record 5, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20butanoico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 6, English, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- 3-hydroxy-2-butanone 2, record 6, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dbutanone
former designation
- 2,3-butanolone 3, record 6, English, 2%2C3%2Dbutanolone
- acetoin 4, record 6, English, acetoin
- acetylmethylcarbinol 5, record 6, English, acetylmethylcarbinol
correct
- acetyl methyl carbinol 6, record 6, English, acetyl%20methyl%20carbinol
avoid
- dimethylketol 7, record 6, English, dimethylketol
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless liquid; a condensation product of two molecules of acetic acid. 8, record 6, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetoin ... A flavoring agent that occurs naturally in broccoli, grapes, pears, cultured dairy products, cooked beef, and cooked chicken. As a product of fermentation and of cream ripened for churning, it is a colorless or pale yellow liquid or a white powder, it has a characteristic buttery odor and must be stored in a light-resistant container. It is used in raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, caramel, coconut, coffee, fruit, liquor, rum, nut, walnut, vanilla, cream soda, and cheese flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, margarine, gelatin desserts, cottage cheese, and shortenings. 9, record 6, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 10, record 6, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acetyl methyl carbinol: incorrect form. 10, record 6, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3COCHOHCH3 or C4H8O2 or CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 11, record 6, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 6, French, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- acétoïne 2, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9to%C3%AFne
former designation, feminine noun
- acétylméthylcarbinol 3, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9tylm%C3%A9thylcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylcétol 4, record 6, French, dim%C3%A9thylc%C3%A9tol
correct, masculine noun
- butanol-2 one-3 5, record 6, French, butanol%2D2%20one%2D3
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit formé au cours de nombreuses fermentations et en particulier de la fermentation alcoolique. Se trouve dans les vins et dans les eaux-de-vie. 6, record 6, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de la maturation des crèmes, il se forme de l'acétoïne, précurseur du diacétyle, qui donne son odeur caractéristique au beurre. 6, record 6, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 6, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3COCHOHCH3 ou C4H8O2 ou CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 7, record 6, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetilmetilcarbinol
1, record 6, Spanish, acetilmetilcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- acetoína 2, record 6, Spanish, aceto%C3%ADna
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido algo amarillento, o bien sólido cristalino. Soluble en alcohol. Miscible con agua. Ligeramente soluble en éter. Combustible. 3, record 6, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3COCHOHCH3 o C4H8O2 o CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 4, record 6, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
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