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C6H6O6 [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6
formula, see observation
DEF

A free-flowing white powder, slightly soluble in water, used to remove excess metals from wine and vinegars, [as a] source of calcium in pharmaceuticals and nutrition [and as a] source of phytic acid and its salts.

OBS

myo-inositol hexakis(dihydrogenphosphate) hexacalcium salt: The prefix "myo" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6
formula, see observation
OBS

Poudre blanche obtenue à partir des solutions aqueuses dans lesquelles on a fait macérer du maïs. Source d'acide phytique et de calcium; on l'utilise pour préparer des phytates et pour éliminer les ions métalliques excédentaires dans le vinaigre et le vin.

CONT

Trousse de phytate de calcium Tc 99m. Indications. [...] Diagnostic - irrigation du foie et de la rate.

OBS

sel d'hexacalcium de l'hexakis(dihydrogénophosphate) du myo-inositol : le préfixe «myo» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies)
C6H6O6
formula, see observation
COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH
formula, see observation
DEF

A white, crystalline organic acid found in sugar cane and sugar beet [that is] obtained during manufacture of sugar.

CONT

Aconitic acid [is a] flavoring agent [that is] used in fruit, brandy, and rum flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, liquors, and chewing gum. Also used in the manufacture of plastics and buna rubber.

OBS

prop-1-en-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: C6H6O6 or COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH

Key term(s)
  • propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H6O6
formula, see observation
COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH
formula, see observation
DEF

Acide organique qui se forme par déshydratation de l'acide citrique ou de l'acide isocitrique sous l'action d'une aconitase, qui est utilisé comme colorant alimentaire et dans la fabrication des matières plastiques.

OBS

acide prop-1-ène-1,2,3-tricarboxylique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : C6H6O6 ou COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H6O6
formula, see observation
COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH
formula, see observation
OBS

Sólido cristalino blanco o amarillento. Soluble en agua y alcohol. Irritante para la piel y los ojos.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas: C6H6O6 o COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH

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