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(CH3)2CHCOOH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpropanoic acid
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isobutyric acid 2, record 1, English, isobutyric%20acid
correct
- dimethylacetic acid 3, record 1, English, dimethylacetic%20acid
avoid
- isopropylformic acid 3, record 1, English, isopropylformic%20acid
avoid
- alpha-methylpropionic acid 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Dmethylpropionic%20acid
avoid
- 2-methylpropionic acid 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpropionic%20acid
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula C4H8O2 or (CH3)2CHCOOH which appears under the form of a combustible, colorless liquid, is soluble in water, alcohol and ether, and is used in the manufacture of esters for solvents, in flavors and perfume bases, in deliming hides, as a disinfecting agent, a tanning agent and a varnish. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpropanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designation: UN 2529. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpropanoic%20acid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-methylpropionic acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 2-méthylpropanoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide isobutyrique 2, record 1, French, acide%20isobutyrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 2-méthylpropanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H8O2 ou (CH3)2CHCOOH 3, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dm%C3%A9thylpropano%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido isobutírico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20isobut%C3%ADrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro, soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Punto de inflamación, 77º C. Poco tóxico. Combustible. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20isobut%C3%ADrico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C4H8O2 o (CH3)2CHCOOH 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20isobut%C3%ADrico
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