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(CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H14O2
formula, see observation
(CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3
formula, see observation
107-41-5
CAS number
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.

OBS

2-methylpentane-2,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Diolane; Isol; Pinakon.

OBS

hexylene glycol: commercial name.

OBS

alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

chemical formula: C6H14O2 or (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3

Key term(s)
  • a,a,a'-trimethyltrimethylene glycol

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H14O2
formula, see observation
(CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3
formula, see observation
107-41-5
CAS number
OBS

2-méthylpentane-2,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

hexylèneglycol : nom commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H14O2 ou (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H14O2
formula, see observation
(CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3
formula, see observation
107-41-5
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro miscible con agua, hidrocarburos y ácidos grasos. Combustible. Irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H14O2 o (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3

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