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3-BUTEN 2-ONE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H6O
formula, see observation
CH3COCH:CH2
formula, see observation
CH2=CHC(O)CH3
formula, see observation
78-94-4
CAS number
DEF

A colorless liquid used as a monomer for vinyl resins, a component of ionomer resins, an intermediate in steroid and vitamin A synthesis and an alkylating agent.

OBS

but-3-en-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.

OBS

delta3-2-butenone: the word "delta" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; the number "3" which follows it is a superscript.

OBS

gamma-oxo-alpha: the words "gamma" and "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italiced; the prefix "oxo-" must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1251.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C4H6O or CH3COCH:CH2 or CH2=CHC(O)CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H6O
formula, see observation
CH3COCH:CH2
formula, see observation
CH2=CHC(O)CH3
formula, see observation
78-94-4
CAS number
OBS

but-3-én-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.

OBS

delta3-2-buténone : Le mot «delta» doit être remplacé par la lettre correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; le chiffre «3» qui le suit s'écrit en exposant.

OBS

gamma-oxo-alpha : Les mots «gamma» et «alpha» doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; le préfixe «oxo-» s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formules chimiques : C4H6O ou CH3COCH:CH2 ou CH2=CHC(O)CH3

Spanish

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