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C5H8 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylbuta-1,3-diene
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isoprene 2, record 1, English, isoprene
correct
- isopentadiene 3, record 1, English, isopentadiene
- 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene 4, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D1%2C3%2Dbutadiene
- 3-methyl-1,3-butadiene 5, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethyl%2D1%2C3%2Dbutadiene
- β-methylbivinyl 6, record 1, English, %26%23946%3B%2Dmethylbivinyl
- 2-methylbutadiene 7, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylbutadiene
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The molecular unit of natural rubber, appearing under the form of a colorless, volatile liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether and hydrocarbon solvents, used as a monomer for the manufacture of polyisoprene, as a chemical intermediate and a component of butyl rubber. 8, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylbuta-1,3-diene: 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, - 2%2Dmethylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isoprene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 8, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designation: UN 1218. 8, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H8 8, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene
Record 1, Key term(s)
- beta-methylbivinyl
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-méthylbuta-1,3-diène
1, record 1, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddi%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- isoprène 2, record 1, French, isopr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- isopentadiène 3, record 1, French, isopentadi%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- 2-méthyl-1,3-butadiène 3, record 1, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C3%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- 3-méthyl-1,3-butadiène 3, record 1, French, 3%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C3%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- β-méthylbivinyle 3, record 1, French, %26%23946%3B%2Dm%C3%A9thylbivinyle
see observation, masculine noun
- 2-méthylbutadiène 3, record 1, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutadi%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- méthyldivinyle 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyldivinyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- méthyl-2 butadiène-1,3 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2D2%20butadi%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C3
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carbure liquide polymérisable en un produit doué de haute élasticité (caoutchouc artificiel). 5, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddi%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-méthylbuta-1,3-diène : 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, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddi%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isoprène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 6, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddi%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H8 6, record 1, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylbuta%2D1%2C3%2Ddi%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bêta-méthylbivinyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isopreno
1, record 1, Spanish, isopreno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unidad molecular del caucho. Líquido volátil, incoloro. Insoluble en agua, soluble en alcohol y éter. Muy inflamable. Tóxico e irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - isopreno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H[susubíndice 8] 2, record 1, Spanish, - isopreno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cyclopentene
1, record 2, English, cyclopentene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon. 2, record 2, English, - cyclopentene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclopentene: 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 Sureillance Network (NAPS). 3, record 2, English, - cyclopentene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H8 or CH[double bond]CH-CH2-CH2-CH2 3, record 2, English, - cyclopentene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cyclopentène
1, record 2, French, cyclopent%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H8 ou CH[double liaison]CH-CH2-CH2-CH2 2, record 2, French, - cyclopent%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cyclopentène : 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). 2, record 2, French, - cyclopent%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclopenteno
1, record 2, Spanish, ciclopenteno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro moderadamente tóxico, narcótico; inflamable. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ciclopenteno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H8 ou CHliaisonCH-CH2-CH2-CH2 3, record 2, Spanish, - ciclopenteno
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