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C6H10O [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 4-methylpent-3-en-2-one
1, record 1, English, 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mesityl oxide 2, record 1, English, mesityl%20oxide
former designation, correct
- isopropylideneacetone 3, record 1, English, isopropylideneacetone
former designation, correct
- methyl isobutenyl ketone 4, record 1, English, methyl%20isobutenyl%20ketone
former designation, correct
- MIBK 4, record 1, English, MIBK
see observation
- MIBK 4, record 1, English, MIBK
- 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one 5, record 1, English, 4%2Dmethyl%2D3%2Dpenten%2D2%2Done
former designation, correct
- isobutenyl methyl ketone 6, record 1, English, isobutenyl%20methyl%20ketone
avoid
- isopropylidene acetone 6, record 1, English, isopropylidene%20acetone
avoid
- 2-methyl-2-pentenone-4 6, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D2%2Dpentenone%2D4
avoid
- 2-methyl-2-penten-4-one 6, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D2%2Dpenten%2D4%2Done
avoid
- 141-79-7 2, record 1, English, 141%2D79%2D7
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of an oily, colorless liquid, having an honey-like odor, used in vinyl resins, lacquers, roll-coating inks, stains, ore flotation, paint and varnish-removers, insect repellent, and as solvent for cellulose esters and ethers. 7, record 1, English, - 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4-methylpent-3-en-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name. 1, record 1, English, - 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mesityl oxide: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 8, record 1, English, - 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1229. 8, record 1, English, - 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
MIBK: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 1, English, - 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H10O or (CH3)2:CHCOCH3 8, record 1, English, - 4%2Dmethylpent%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 4-méthylpent-3-én-2-one
1, record 1, French, 4%2Dm%C3%A9thylpent%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- oxyde de mésityle 2, record 1, French, oxyde%20de%20m%C3%A9sityle
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 141-79-7 2, record 1, French, 141%2D79%2D7
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4-méthylpent-3-én-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique. 1, record 1, French, - 4%2Dm%C3%A9thylpent%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
oxyde de mésityle : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 3, record 1, French, - 4%2Dm%C3%A9thylpent%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H10O ou (CH3)2:CHCOCH3 3, record 1, French, - 4%2Dm%C3%A9thylpent%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cyclohexanone
1, record 2, English, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pimelic ketone 2, record 2, English, pimelic%20ketone
avoid
- ketohexamethylene 2, record 2, English, ketohexamethylene
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white to pale yellow liquid with an acetone- and peppermint-like odour, is slightly soluble in water, miscible with most solvents, is derived by passing cyclohexanol over copper with air at 280°F or by oxidation of cyclohexanol with chromic acid or oxide, is toxic via inhalation and skin contact, and which is used in organic synthesis, wood stains, paint and varnish removers, degreasing of metals, in polishes, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a solvent for cellulosics, and in natural and synthetic resins, waxes and fats. 3, record 2, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 2, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H10O 3, record 2, English, - cyclohexanone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cyclohexanone
1, record 2, French, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 2, French, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H10O 3, record 2, French, - cyclohexanone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclohexanona
1, record 2, Spanish, ciclohexanona
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido blanco acuoso con olor a acetona. Algo soluble en agua. Miscible con muchos disolventes. Inflamable. Irrita ojos y piel. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H10O 2, record 2, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
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