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CH3(CH2)12COOH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Cosmetology
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tetradecanoic acid
1, record 1, English, tetradecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- myristic acid 2, record 1, English, myristic%20acid
correct
- n-tetradecanoic acid 3, record 1, English, n%2Dtetradecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- 1-tridecanecarboxylic acid 3, record 1, English, 1%2Dtridecanecarboxylic%20acid
correct
- n-tetradecoic acid 3, record 1, English, n%2Dtetradecoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oily, white crystalline solid. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water ... Derivation: Fractional distillation of coconut acid and other vegetable oils; occurs in sperm oil ... Uses: Soaps, cosmetics; synthesis of ester for flavors and perfumes; component of food-grade additives. 4, record 1, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Myristic acid [is an] organic acid [used] in butter, butterscotch, chocolate, cocoa, and fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and gelatin desserts. 5, record 1, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tetradecanoic acid: 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. 6, record 1, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
n-: This abbreviation must be italicized. 6, record 1, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Crodacid; Emery 655; Hydrofol Acid 1495; Hystrene 9014; Neo-Fat 14; Univol U 316S. 7, record 1, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C14H28O2 or CH3(CH2)12COOH 7, record 1, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Parfumerie
- Cosmétologie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide tétradécanoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide myristique 2, record 1, French, acide%20myristique
correct, masculine noun
- acide n-tétradécanoïque 3, record 1, French, acide%20n%2Dt%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide 1-tridécanecarboxylique 3, record 1, French, acide%201%2Dtrid%C3%A9canecarboxylique
correct, masculine noun
- acide tétradécylique 4, record 1, French, acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cylique
correct, masculine noun
- acide tétra-décylique 4, record 1, French, acide%20t%C3%A9tra%2Dd%C3%A9cylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Substance cristalline blanche, huileuse, soluble dans l'alcool, présente dans le blanc de baleine, les huiles végétales et les graisses animales. Nombreux usages en savonnerie, parfumerie, cosmétologie. Arôme artificiel de fruit, de beurre ou de cacao. 5, record 1, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide tétradécanoïque : 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. 3, record 1, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique. 3, record 1, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C14H28O2 ou CH3(CH2)12COOH 6, record 1, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Productos de belleza
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido mirístico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20mir%C3%ADstico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido blanco cristalino y aceitoso. Soluble en alcohol y éter, insoluble en agua. Combustible. No tóxico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20mir%C3%ADstico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C14H28O2 o CH3(CH2)12COOH 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20mir%C3%ADstico
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