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CH3C(O)CH2CL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1-chloropropan-2-one
1, record 1, English, 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chloracetone 2, record 1, English, chloracetone
correct
- chlorinated acetone 3, record 1, English, chlorinated%20acetone
correct
- chloroacetone 4, record 1, English, chloroacetone
correct
- 1-chloro-2-propanone 5, record 1, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dpropanone
correct
- monochloroacetone 6, record 1, English, monochloroacetone
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lachrymator (colorless liquid) having a pungent, irritating odor. 7, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as a coupler for color photography, an enzyme inactivator, an intermediate, in insecticides, perfumes, organic synthesis, tear gas, and in the polymerization of vinyl monomers. 7, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-chloropropan-2-one: 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. 1, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H5ClO or CH3C(O)CH2Cl 8, record 1, English, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1-chloropropan-2-one
1, record 1, French, 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chloracétone 2, record 1, French, chlorac%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- acétone chlorée 3, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tone%20chlor%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- chloroacétone 4, record 1, French, chloroac%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- 1-chloro-2-propanone 3, record 1, French, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dpropanone
correct, feminine noun
- monochloroacétone 5, record 1, French, monochloroac%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- chloro-1 propanone-2 6, record 1, French, chloro%2D1%20propanone%2D2
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé monochloré de la propanone utilisé comme agent de synthèse, insecticide ou comme gaz de combat. 7, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-chloropropan-2-one : 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, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H5ClO ou CH3C(O)CH2Cl 8, record 1, French, - 1%2Dchloropropan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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