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C6H6O6 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- myo-inositol hexakis(dihydrogenphosphate) hexacalcium salt
1, record 1, English, myo%2Dinositol%20hexakis%28dihydrogenphosphate%29%20hexacalcium%20salt
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- calcium phytate 2, record 1, English, calcium%20phytate
correct
- hexacalcium phytate 2, record 1, English, hexacalcium%20phytate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - myo%2Dinositol%20hexakis%28dihydrogenphosphate%29%20hexacalcium%20salt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 1, English, - myo%2Dinositol%20hexakis%28dihydrogenphosphate%29%20hexacalcium%20salt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6 1, record 1, English, - myo%2Dinositol%20hexakis%28dihydrogenphosphate%29%20hexacalcium%20salt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sel d'hexacalcium de l'hexakis(dihydrogénophosphate) du myo-inositol
1, record 1, French, sel%20d%27hexacalcium%20de%20l%27hexakis%28dihydrog%C3%A9nophosphate%29%20du%20myo%2Dinositol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- phytate de calcium 2, record 1, French, phytate%20de%20calcium
correct, masculine noun
- phytate hexacalcique 1, record 1, French, phytate%20hexacalcique
correct, masculine noun
- phytate de Ca 3, record 1, French, phytate%20de%20Ca
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 1, French, - sel%20d%27hexacalcium%20de%20l%27hexakis%28dihydrog%C3%A9nophosphate%29%20du%20myo%2Dinositol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trousse de phytate de calcium Tc 99m. Indications. [...] Diagnostic - irrigation du foie et de la rate. 5, record 1, French, - sel%20d%27hexacalcium%20de%20l%27hexakis%28dihydrog%C3%A9nophosphate%29%20du%20myo%2Dinositol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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). 1, record 1, French, - sel%20d%27hexacalcium%20de%20l%27hexakis%28dihydrog%C3%A9nophosphate%29%20du%20myo%2Dinositol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : 6Ca2+C6H6O6[P(O)(O-)2]6 1, record 1, French, - sel%20d%27hexacalcium%20de%20l%27hexakis%28dihydrog%C3%A9nophosphate%29%20du%20myo%2Dinositol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prop-1-en-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
1, record 2, English, prop%2D1%2Den%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aconitic acid 2, record 2, English, aconitic%20acid
obsolete
- citridic acid 3, record 2, English, citridic%20acid
obsolete
- achilleic acid 4, record 2, English, achilleic%20acid
obsolete
- equisetic acid 4, record 2, English, equisetic%20acid
obsolete
- 1,2,3-propene-tricarboxylic acid 5, record 2, English, 1%2C2%2C3%2Dpropene%2Dtricarboxylic%20acid
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white, crystalline organic acid found in sugar cane and sugar beet [that is] obtained during manufacture of sugar. 6, record 2, English, - prop%2D1%2Den%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 7, record 2, English, - prop%2D1%2Den%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prop-1-en-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - prop%2D1%2Den%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formulas: C6H6O6 or COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH 8, record 2, English, - prop%2D1%2Den%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylic%20acid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide prop-1-ène-1,2,3-tricarboxylique
1, record 2, French, acide%20prop%2D1%2D%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide aconitique 2, record 2, French, acide%20aconitique
masculine noun, obsolete
- acide achilléique 3, record 2, French, acide%20achill%C3%A9ique
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 2, French, - acide%20prop%2D1%2D%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide prop-1-ène-1,2,3-tricarboxylique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - acide%20prop%2D1%2D%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : C6H6O6 ou COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH 4, record 2, French, - acide%20prop%2D1%2D%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2C3%2Dtricarboxylique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido aconítico
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20acon%C3%ADtico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido aquileico 2, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20aquileico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino blanco o amarillento. Soluble en agua y alcohol. Irritante para la piel y los ojos. 3, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20acon%C3%ADtico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas: C6H6O6 o COOH-CH=C-(COOH)-CH2-COOH 4, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20acon%C3%ADtico
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