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C6H14O2 [6 records]
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-methylpentane-2,4-diol
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hexylene glycol 2, record 1, English, hexylene%20glycol
correct, see observation
- 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane 3, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2Ddihydroxy%2D2%2Dmethylpentane
avoid
- 1,2-hexanediol 3, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Dhexanediol
avoid
- 2-methyl pentane-2,4-diol 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%20pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
avoid
- 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D2%2C4%2Dpentanediol
avoid
- 4-methyl-2,4-pentanediol 4, record 1, English, 4%2Dmethyl%2D2%2C4%2Dpentanediol
avoid
- alpha,alpha,alpha'-trimethyltrimethylene glycol 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%27%2Dtrimethyltrimethylene%20glycol
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, nearly odourless liquid, is miscible with water, hydrocarbons and fatty acids, and is used in hydraulic brake fluids, in printing inks, as a coupling agent and penetrant for textiles, a fuel and a lubricant additive, an emulsifying agent, an inhibitor of ice formation in carburetors, and in cosmetics. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpentane-2,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Diolane; Isol; Pinakon. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hexylene glycol: commercial name. 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
chemical formula: C6H14O2 or (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a,a,a'-trimethyltrimethylene glycol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
1, record 1, French, 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hexylèneglycol 2, record 1, French, hexyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-méthylpentane-2,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hexylèneglycol : nom commercial. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14O2 ou (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 3, record 1, French, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
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
- hexilenglicol
1, record 1, Spanish, hexilenglicol
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 miscible con agua, hidrocarburos y ácidos grasos. Combustible. Irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hexilenglicol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14O2 o (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 2, record 1, Spanish, - hexilenglicol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hexane-1,6-diol
1, record 2, English, hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hexamethylene glycol 2, record 2, English, hexamethylene%20glycol
former designation, correct
- 1,6-hexanediol 2, record 2, English, 1%2C6%2Dhexanediol
former designation, avoid
- 1,6-dihydroxyhexane 3, record 2, English, 1%2C6%2Ddihydroxyhexane
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of crystalline needles, is derived by the reduction of an adipic acid ester with a copper chromite catalyst, is moderately toxic by ingestion, and is used as a solvent, an intermediate for high polymers (nylon, polyesters), a coupling agent and in the coating of coils. 1, record 2, English, - hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hexane-1,6-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CH2OH(CH2)4CH2OH or C6H14O2 or HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH 1, record 2, English, - hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hexane-1,6-diol
1, record 2, French, hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hexaméthylèneglycol 2, record 2, French, hexam%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 1,6-hexanediol 1, record 2, French, 1%2C6%2Dhexanediol
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- hexanediol-1,6 3, record 2, French, hexanediol%2D1%2C6
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- hexaméthylène glycol 3, record 2, French, hexam%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'aiguilles ou d'un solide cristallisé incolore, inodore, faiblement hygroscopique, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, légèrement soluble dans l'éther à chaud, insoluble dans le benzène, que l'on utilise dans la fabrication de polyesters, de polyéthers, de polycarbonates, comme agent de coalescence des émulsions, et en synthèse organique. 1, record 2, French, - hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hexane-1,6-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH2OH(CH2)4CH2OH ou C6H14O2 ou HOCH2(CH2)4CH2OH 1, record 2, French, - hexane%2D1%2C6%2Ddiol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 2-butoxyethanol
1, record 3, English, 2%2Dbutoxyethanol
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 2, record 3, English, ethylene%20glycol%20monobutyl%20ether
correct, see observation
- ethylene glycol monobutylic ether 3, record 3, English, ethylene%20glycol%20monobutylic%20ether
correct
- Butyl Cellosolve 4, record 3, English, Butyl%20Cellosolve
correct, trademark
- ethyleneglycol monobutylic ether 5, record 3, English, ethyleneglycol%20monobutylic%20ether
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a colorless liquid that is soluble in alcohol and water and which is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose resins, spray and quick-drying lacquers, varnishes, enamels, dry cleaning compounds, varnish removers, and textile (preventing spotting in printing or dyeing). 6, record 3, English, - 2%2Dbutoxyethanol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-butoxyethanol; ethylene glycol monobutyl ether: forms recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 3, record 3, English, - 2%2Dbutoxyethanol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formulas: HOCH2CH2OC4H9 or C6H14O2 or CH3(CH2)3OCH2-CH2OH 7, record 3, English, - 2%2Dbutoxyethanol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 2-butoxyéthanol
1, record 3, French, 2%2Dbutoxy%C3%A9thanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- éther monobutylique de l'éthylèneglycol 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20monobutylique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- Butyl Cellosolve 1, record 3, French, Butyl%20Cellosolve
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- éther mono-butylique de l'éthylèneglycol 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20mono%2Dbutylique%20de%20l%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
avoid, masculine noun
- éther monobutylique d'éthylèneglycol 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20monobutylique%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
avoid, masculine noun
- monobutyléther d'éthylèneglycol 4, record 3, French, monobutyl%C3%A9ther%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
avoid, masculine noun
- butoxy-2-éthanol 5, record 3, French, butoxy%2D2%2D%C3%A9thanol
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- éther d'éthylèneglycol et de monobutyle 6, record 3, French, %C3%A9ther%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol%20et%20de%20monobutyle
avoid, masculine noun
- butylglycol 5, record 3, French, butylglycol
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, odeur faible agréable, [...] miscible eau et solvants organiques usuels [...] Utilisation : solvant (vernis, peintures, colorants), teinture et impression textiles, huiles de coupe, fluides hydrauliques, nettoyage à sec, fabrication de plastifiants, d'herbicides. 7, record 3, French, - 2%2Dbutoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-butoxyéthanol; éther monobutylique de l'éthylèneglycol : formes recommandées par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 2%2Dbutoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
éther d'éthylèneglycol et de monobutyle : forme fautive. 8, record 3, French, - 2%2Dbutoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formules chimiques : HOCH2CH2OC4H9 ou C6H14O2 ou CH3(CH2)3OCH2-CH2OH 9, record 3, French, - 2%2Dbutoxy%C3%A9thanol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- éter monobutílico de etilenglicol
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A9ter%20monobut%C3%ADlico%20de%20etilenglicol
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : HOCH2CH2OC4H9 o C6H14O2 o CH3(CH2)3OCH2-CH2OH 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A9ter%20monobut%C3%ADlico%20de%20etilenglicol
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1-propoxypropan-2-ol
1, record 4, English, 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 1-propoxy-2-propanol 2, record 4, English, 1%2Dpropoxy%2D2%2Dpropanol
correct
- propylene glycol n-propyl ether 2, record 4, English, propylene%20glycol%20n%2Dpropyl%20ether
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-propoxypropan-2-ol: 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 4, English, - 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 1, record 4, English, - 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14O2 3, record 4, English, - 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 1-propoxypropan-2-ol
1, record 4, French, 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- 1-propoxy-2-propanol 2, record 4, French, 1%2Dpropoxy%2D2%2Dpropanol
correct, masculine noun
- éther n-propylique du propylène glycol 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%20n%2Dpropylique%20du%20propyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- éther n-propylique du propylèneglycol 4, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%20n%2Dpropylique%20du%20propyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-propoxypropan-2-ol : 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. 1, record 4, French, - 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n-: Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique. 1, record 4, French, - 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14O2 5, record 4, French, - 1%2Dpropoxypropan%2D2%2Dol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- n-propoxypropanol
1, record 5, English, n%2Dpropoxypropanol
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- normal propoxypropanol 2, record 5, English, normal%20propoxypropanol
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 2, record 5, English, - n%2Dpropoxypropanol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14O2 3, record 5, English, - n%2Dpropoxypropanol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- n-propoxypropanol
1, record 5, French, n%2Dpropoxypropanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- propoxypropanol normal 1, record 5, French, propoxypropanol%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique. 1, record 5, French, - n%2Dpropoxypropanol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14O2 2, record 5, French, - n%2Dpropoxypropanol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
- Cosmetology
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- 1,1-diethoxyethane
1, record 6, English, 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- acetaldehyde diethyl acetal 1, record 6, English, acetaldehyde%20diethyl%20acetal
correct
- acetal 1, record 6, English, acetal
avoid
- diethylacetal 1, record 6, English, diethylacetal
avoid
- ethylidenediethyl ether 2, record 6, English, ethylidenediethyl%20ether
avoid
- ethylidene diethyl ether 1, record 6, English, ethylidene%20diethyl%20ether
avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid, soluble in alcohol, ether, and water, used as solvent, flavoring agent, in cosmetics, organic synthesis, and perfumery. 3, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1-diethoxyethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with the class of compounds, stable ethers, formed from aldehydes and l,l-dihydroxy alcohols, also called "acetals." 5, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3CH(OC2H5)2 or C6H14O2 5, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
- Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- 1,1-diéthoxyéthane
1, record 6, French, 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- acétaldéhyde-diéthylacétal 2, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%2Ddi%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
- acétal 3, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9tal
avoid, masculine noun
- diéthylacétal 4, record 6, French, di%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tal
avoid, masculine noun
- acétal éthylique 5, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9tal%20%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
- diéthoxy-1,1 éthane 4, record 6, French, di%C3%A9thoxy%2D1%2C1%20%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- acétal diéthylique 3, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9tal%20di%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide volatil, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'éther, l'éthanol et l'eau, utilisé comme dissolvant, narcotique et agent de synthèse dans l'industrie des parfums. 6, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acétal dérive de l'acétaldéhyde, produit sédatif et hypnotique prédisposant à des troubles respiratoires, l'hypertension et l'infarctus. Il est néanmoins utilisé, notamment dans les pâtisseries et les crèmes glacées à saveur d'abricot, de pêche, de banane ou de pomme. 7, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1-diéthoxyéthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «acétal» (au pluriel : «acétals»), nom générique des diéthers dérivant des aldéhydes et des cétones et de formule RO-CR'2-OR. 7, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3CH(OC2H5)2 ou C6H14O2 7, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
- Productos de belleza
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetal
1, record 6, Spanish, acetal
avoid, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3CH(OC2H5)2 o C6H14O2 2, record 6, Spanish, - acetal
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