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C76H52O46 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tannic acid
1, record 1, English, tannic%20acid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tannin 1, record 1, English, tannin
correct
- gallotannic acid 1, record 1, English, gallotannic%20acid
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Natural substance widely found in nutgalls, tree barks, and other plant parts. Tannins are known to be gallic acid derivatives. A solution of tannic acid will precipitate albumin. 1, record 1, English, - tannic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C76H52O46 2, record 1, English, - tannic%20acid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tannin
- digallic 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 tannique
1, record 1, French, acide%20tannique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C76H52O46 2, record 1, French, - acide%20tannique
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 tánico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20t%C3%A1nico
correct, 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 : C76H52O46 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20t%C3%A1nico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tannic acid
1, record 2, English, tannic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pentadigalloylglucose 2, record 2, English, pentadigalloylglucose
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Yellowish-white to light-brown amorphous powder or flakes ... very soluble in alcohol and acetone; used as a mordant in dyeing, in photography, as a reagent, and in clarifying wine or beer. 2, record 2, English, - tannic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tannic acid ... is used to clarify beer and wine, and as a refining agent for rendered fats. As a flavoring it is used in butter, caramel, fruit, brandy, maple, and nut flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and liquor.... 3, record 2, English, - tannic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "gallotannic acid" which is also called "tannic acid". 4, record 2, English, - tannic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C76H52O46 4, record 2, English, - tannic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide tannique
1, record 2, French, acide%20tannique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acide organique se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de flocons d'un blanc plus ou moins jaunâtre ou brunâtre, solubles dans l'alcool. On l'emploie pour clarifier les boissons fermentées, aromatiser les bonbons, la crème glacée, les liqueurs. 2, record 2, French, - acide%20tannique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C76H52O46 3, record 2, French, - acide%20tannique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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