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CH3(CH2)3-CH3 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pentane
1, record 1, English, pentane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- amyl hydride 2, record 1, English, amyl%20hydride
correct, rare
- n-pentane 3, record 1, English, n%2Dpentane
correct, see observation
- normal pentane 4, record 1, English, normal%20pentane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The volatile flammable liquid normal hydrocarbon ... used chiefly in gasoline, in organic synthesis, and as a solvent. 5, record 1, English, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant odor; freezing point -129.7°C .... Uses: Artificial ice manufacture; low-temperature thermometers; solvent extraction processes; blowing agent in plastics, e.g., expandable polystyrene; pesticide. 6, record 1, English, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pentane: 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). 7, record 1, English, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the designation UN 1265. 7, record 1, English, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 8, record 1, English, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
See also the related concepts of "isopentane" and "neopentane." 7, record 1, English, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H12 or CH3(CH2)3CH3 7, record 1, English, - pentane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pentane
1, record 1, French, pentane
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hydrure d'amyle 2, record 1, French, hydrure%20d%27amyle
correct, masculine noun, rare
- n-pentane 2, record 1, French, n%2Dpentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- pentane normal 3, record 1, French, pentane%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane : 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). 4, record 1, French, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique 2, record 1, French, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi «isopentane» et «néopentane», qui sont des termes apparentés. 4, record 1, French, - pentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H12 ou CH3(CH2)3CH3 4, record 1, French, - pentane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pentano
1, record 1, Spanish, pentano
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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