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HYDROXY-4-BENZENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
CH3C6H4OH
formula, see observation
C7H8O
formula, see observation
106-44-5
CAS number
DEF

A white crystalline mass derived from coal tar, soluble in hot water and in alcohol. Occurs naturally in tea leaves. Widely used in the manufacture of coloring matters, and as a flavoring for beverages, ice cream, candy.

OBS

[A] disinfectant.

OBS

The prefix "para" and its abbreviated form "p" appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3C6H4OH or C7H8O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3C6H4OH
formula, see observation
C7H8O
formula, see observation
106-44-5
CAS number
DEF

Masse cristalline blanche dérivant du goudron de houille, soluble dans l'eau chaude et l'alcool, naturellement présente dans les feuilles de thé. Très utilisé dans la préparation des colorants, il sert aussi d'aromatisant pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons.

OBS

Utilisation : fabrication d'antioxydants, colorants, résines phénoliques, antiseptiques, plastifiants, herbicides, méthyl-4-cyclohexanol, esters pour la parfumerie, détergents, stabilisants.

OBS

Le préfixe «para» et son abréviation «p» s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

D'après le Dictionnaire de chimie de C. Duval, le terme «hydroxytoluène» est vieilli.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3C6H4OH ou C7H8O

Spanish

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