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(CH3CO)2O [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2019-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
OBS

(CH3CO)2O: chemical formula in which the digits "3" and "2" are placed in subscript.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
OBS

(CH3CO)2O : formule chimique dans laquelle les chiffres «3» et «2» se placent en indice.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
108-24-7
CAS number
DEF

A colorless, acetic-smelling liquid used for fat sulfoning, [as a] desiccant and acidifying agent, [and also] used to modify the chemical characteristics of starch.

OBS

[Also] used in the acetylation process in the manufacture of cellulose acetate.

OBS

Chemical formula: (CH3CO)2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
108-24-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit incolore, à odeur de vinaigre, utilisé pour la sulfonation des matières grasses, [comme] acidulant, dessiccant, [et] aussi pour modifier les caractéristiques chimiques de l'amidon.

OBS

Formule chimique : (CH3CO)2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
108-24-7
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro. Movible. Refringente. Olor penetrante. Miscible con alcohol, éter y ácido acético. Soluble en agua fría. En agua caliente se descompone y forma ácido acético. Muy tóxico. Irritante y corrosivo. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química : (CH3CO)2O

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