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(CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
(CH3)2COHCN
formula, see observation
C4H7NO
formula, see observation
(CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N
formula, see observation
75-86-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, derived by condensing acetone with hydrocyanic acid, used for insecticides, as intermediate for organic synthesis, especially methyl methacrylate.

OBS

2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanenitrile: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: (CH3)2COHCN or C4H7NO or (CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N

Key term(s)
  • a-hydroxyisobutyronitrile

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(CH3)2COHCN
formula, see observation
C4H7NO
formula, see observation
(CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N
formula, see observation
75-86-5
CAS number
DEF

Composé de formule (CH3)2C(OH)-C-N, source d'acide cyanhydrique et, par suite, départ de la fabrication du méthacrylate de méthyle, [utilisé dans les] insecticides et [dans les] produits pharmaceutiques.

OBS

2-hydroxy-2-méthylpropanenitrile : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acétonecyanhydrine : forme fautive.

OBS

Formule chimique : (CH3)2COHCN ou C4H7NO ou (CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(CH3)2COHCN
formula, see observation
C4H7NO
formula, see observation
(CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N
formula, see observation
75-86-5
CAS number
DEF

Líquido incoloro, soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Inflamable. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: (CH3)2COHCN o C4H7NO o (CH3)2-C(OH)-C-N

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