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ALUMINIUM OLEATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
Al(C18H33O2)3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a yellowish-white, viscous mass, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, benzene, ether, oil, and turpentine, used in waterproofing, as a drier for paints, as a thickener for lubricating oils, as lacquer for metals, lubricant for plastics, food additive and in medicine.

OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

OBS

Chemical formula: Al(C18H33O2)3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Al(C18H33O2)3
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel jaunâtre se présentant sous la forme d'une masse visqueuse, pratiquement insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, le benzène, l'éther, [utilisé entre autres comme] additif alimentaire [et comme] lubrifiant pour plastiques.

OBS

Selon le Dictionnaire de la chimie de C. Duval (DCHIM, 1978, p. 420), «élaïne» serait un synonyme vieilli de «oléine».

OBS

formule chimique : Al(C18H33O2)3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Al(C18H33O2)3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: Al(C18H33O2)3

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