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C2H4O2 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- methyl formate
1, record 1, English, methyl%20formate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CFC 611 2, record 1, English, CFC%20611
correct
- F 611 3, record 1, English, F%20611
correct
- fluorocarbon-611 3, record 1, English, fluorocarbon%2D611
correct
- formic acid methyl ester 4, record 1, English, formic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- Freon 611 5, record 1, English, Freon%20611
correct
- methyl methanoate 6, record 1, English, methyl%20methanoate
correct
- R-611 7, record 1, English, R%2D611
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonhalogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with an agreeable odour and which is used as a refrigerant, a cellulose acetate solvent, a fumigant and a larvicide. 8, record 1, English, - methyl%20formate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methyl formate: 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. 9, record 1, English, - methyl%20formate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1243. 8, record 1, English, - methyl%20formate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H4O2 or HCOOCH3 or HCO2CH3 8, record 1, English, - methyl%20formate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formiate de méthyle
1, record 1, French, formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CFC 611 2, record 1, French, CFC%20611
correct, masculine noun
- F 611 3, record 1, French, F%20611
correct, masculine noun
- fluorocarbone-611 4, record 1, French, fluorocarbone%2D611
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide formique 4, record 1, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20formique
correct, masculine noun
- Fréon 611 3, record 1, French, Fr%C3%A9on%20611
correct, masculine noun
- méthanoate de méthyle 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thanoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- R 611 3, record 1, French, R%20611
correct, masculine noun
- formate de méthyle 5, record 1, French, formate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé d'hydrocarbure non halogéné se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'éther, utilisé comme frigorigène, comme solvant de l'acétate de cellulose, comme insecticide et en synthèse organique. 6, record 1, French, - formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formiate de méthyle : 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. 4, record 1, French, - formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H4O2 ou HCOOCH3 ou HCO2CH3 6, record 1, French, - formiate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Congelación y refrigeración
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- formiato de metilo
1, record 1, Spanish, formiato%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- CFC 611 2, record 1, Spanish, CFC%20611
correct, masculine noun
- freón 611 2, record 1, Spanish, fre%C3%B3n%20611
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H4O2 o HCOOCH3 o HCO2CH3 3, record 1, Spanish, - formiato%20de%20metilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Industry
- Food Additives
- Synthetic Fabrics
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acetic acid
1, record 2, English, acetic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ethanoic acid 2, record 2, English, ethanoic%20acid
correct
- vinegar acid 3, record 2, English, vinegar%20acid
- methanecarboxylic acid 3, record 2, English, methanecarboxylic%20acid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a characteristic odour of vinegar, is miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol and ether, and is used as a flavoring agent or a preservative, in the production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, insecticides, textiles, dyes and sometimes to acidize oil wells. 4, record 2, English, - acetic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3COOH or C2H4O2 or CH3CO2H 4, record 2, English, - acetic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie des plastiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide acétique
1, record 2, French, acide%20ac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide éthanoïque 2, record 2, French, acide%20%C3%A9thano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide du vinaigre 3, record 2, French, acide%20du%20vinaigre
masculine noun
- acide zoonique 3, record 2, French, acide%20zoonique
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide corrosif, incolore, à odeur caractéristique et suffocante de vinaigre, miscible à l'eau, à l'alcool, à la glycérine et à l'éther, provenant de l'oxydation de l'alcool éthylique par un ferment (mycoderma aceti) communément appelé «mère du vinaigre», que l'on utilise comme agent de sapidité ou de conservation, pour la fabrication des plastiques, de la teinture, de produits pharmaceutiques, d'insecticides et dans l'industrie textile. 4, record 2, French, - acide%20ac%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3COOH ou C2H4O2 ou CH3CO2H, 4, record 2, French, - acide%20ac%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria de plásticos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Tejidos sintéticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido acético
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20ac%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido etanoico 2, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20etanoico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro, cáustico, que se forma por oxidación del alcohol en presencia de bacterias del género Acetobacter. 2, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20ac%C3%A9tico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3COOH o C2H4O2 o CH3CO2H 3, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20ac%C3%A9tico
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