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CH3CHCL2 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,1-dichloroethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chlorinated hydrochloric ether 2, record 1, English, chlorinated%20hydrochloric%20ether
correct
- 1,1-dichlorethane 2, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichlorethane
correct
- ethylidene chloride 3, record 1, English, ethylidene%20chloride
- ethylidene dichloride 2, record 1, English, ethylidene%20dichloride
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A partially halogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless, neutral, mobile liquid with an aromatic ethereal odour and a saccharin taste, is used as an extraction solvent and a fumigant and is suspected of depleting stratospheric ozone. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1-dichloroethane: 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). 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known the following commercial designations: NCI-C04535; RCRA waste number U076; UN 2362. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H4Cl2 or CH3CHCl2 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- NCI-C04535
- RCRA waste number U076
- UN 2362
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,1-dichloroéthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éther hydrochlorique chloré 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20hydrochlorique%20chlor%C3%A9
masculine noun
- 1,1-dichloréthane 2, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure d'éthylidène 3, record 1, French, chlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thylid%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- dichlorure d'éthylidène 2, record 1, French, dichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thylid%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- dichloro-1,1 éthane 4, record 1, French, dichloro%2D1%2C1%20%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé d'hydrocarbure partiellement halogéné se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur aromatique éthérée et fruitée, à saveur sucrée, utilisé comme analgésique, comme solvant d'extraction et pour la fumigation des sols. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit soupçonné d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1-dichloroéthane : 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). 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H4Cl2 ou CH3CHCl2 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de etilideno
1, record 1, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20etilideno
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, neutro, de olor etéreo. Soluble en alcohol, éter, aceites volátiles y fijos. Poco soluble en agua. Inflamable, moderadamente tóxico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20etilideno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H4Cl2 o CH3CHCl2 2, record 1, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20etilideno
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