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CITRONNELLE JAVA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Java citronella
1, record 1, English, Java%20citronella
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cymbopogon grass 2, record 1, English, cymbopogon%20grass
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Poaceae. 3, record 1, English, - Java%20citronella
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- citronnelle de Java
1, record 1, French, citronnelle%20de%20Java
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Poaceae. 2, record 1, French, - citronnelle%20de%20Java
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
1, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- citronellal 2, record 2, English, citronellal
correct
- (±)-citronellal 1, record 2, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dcitronellal
correct
- ß-citronellal 3, record 2, English, %C3%9F%2Dcitronellal
correct
- (R)-(+)-citronellal 4, record 2, English, %28R%29%2D%28%2B%29%2Dcitronellal
correct
- citronellel 3, record 2, English, citronellel
correct
- (d)-citronellol 3, record 2, English, %28d%29%2Dcitronellol
correct
- 2,3-dihydrocitral 3, record 2, English, 2%2C3%2Ddihydrocitral
correct
- (±)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal 1, record 2, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Doctenal
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal 5, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Doctenal
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al 6, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Docten%2D1%2Dal
correct
- rhodinal 6, record 2, English, rhodinal
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aldehyde appearing under the form of a liquid which constitutes the main constituent of citronella oil, is also found in many volatile oils, such as lemon, lemon grass, melissa, and is used in soap perfumes, as a flavoring for jellies, beverages, ices, candies and as an insect repellant. 7, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H18O or C9H17CHO 7, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal
1, record 2, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- citronellal 2, record 2, French, citronellal
correct, masculine noun
- (±)-citronellal 3, record 2, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dcitronellal
correct, masculine noun
- ß-citronellal 1, record 2, French, %C3%9F%2Dcitronellal
correct
- (R)-(+)-citronellal 1, record 2, French, %28R%29%2D%28%2B%29%2Dcitronellal
correct, masculine noun
- citronellel 1, record 2, French, citronellel
correct, masculine noun
- (d)-citronellol 1, record 2, French, %28d%29%2Dcitronellol
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-dihydrocitral 1, record 2, French, 2%2C3%2Ddihydrocitral
correct, masculine noun
- (±)-3,7-diméthyl-6-octénal 3, record 2, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 3,7-diméthyl-6-octénal 1, record 2, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 3,7-diméthyl-6-octèn-1-al 1, record 2, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A8n%2D1%2Dal
correct, masculine noun
- rhodinal 4, record 2, French, rhodinal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl-3,7 octène-6 al 5, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C7%20oct%C3%A8ne%2D6%20al
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aldéhyde monoterpénique se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide à odeur de mélisse, présent dans les essences d’eucalyptus(antipode dextrogyre) et de citron de Java(antipode lévogyre), principal composant de l'essence de citronnelle, que l'on utilise dans la chimie des parfums, en savonnerie, comme aromatisant pour gelées, boissons, glaces et bonbons, et pour repousser les insectes. 6, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H18O ou C9H17CHO 6, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
rhodinal : Ce terme, donné comme parfait synonyme de «citronellal» dans les sources anglaises, est peut-être un spécifique, soit un isomère du citronellal. Voir la définition qui suit. 6, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
rhodinal : Aldéhyde monoterpénique isomère du citronellal, qu’il accompagne dans les essences naturelles. 7, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- citronelal
1, record 2, Spanish, citronelal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- d-citronelal 2, record 2, Spanish, d%2Dcitronelal
masculine noun
- 3,7-dimetil-6-octenal 3, record 2, Spanish, 3%2C7%2Ddimetil%2D6%2Doctenal
correct, masculine noun
- rodinal 4, record 2, Spanish, rodinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corresponde al producto obtenido de la esencia de Citronella de Java, por destilación fraccionada y procedimientos químicos de purificación. 2, record 2, Spanish, - citronelal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H18O o C9H17CHO 5, record 2, Spanish, - citronelal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- citronella oil
1, record 3, English, citronella%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- oil of citronella 2, record 3, English, oil%20of%20citronella
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pale-yellow liquid with a persistent lemon odor, steam-distilled from some Gramineae and containing mainly geraniol and citronellal. It is used as an insectifuge and disinfectant. A flavoring for beverages, ices, candy and confectionery. Excessive consumption may cause death. 2, record 3, English, - citronella%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to some authors, "citronella oil" is mainly used for Java citronella oil, but sometimes for Ceylon citronella oil. 2, record 3, English, - citronella%20oil
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Java citronella oil
- Ceylon citronella oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essence de citronnelle
1, record 3, French, essence%20de%20citronnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide jaune pâle, à odeur persistante de citron, obtenue par distillation à la vapeur de certaines graminées et composé surtout de géraniol et de citronellal. On l’emploie comme insectifuge et désinfectant. Aromatisant pour boissons, glaces, confiseries et pâtisseries. L’ingestion excessive d’essence de citronnelle peut causer la mort. 2, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20citronnelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après les sources consultées, l'essence de citronnelle peut provenir d’Andropogon ou Cymbapogon nardus(essence de citronnelle de Ceylan ou de Java), ou bien de Zymdropogon nardus(essence de citronnelle de Sicile). Certains caractères de l'essence peuvent varier, selon l'origine de la plante. 2, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20citronnelle
Record 3, Key term(s)
- essence de citronnelle de Java
- essence de citronnelle de Ceylan
- essence de citronnelle de Sicile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Protección de las plantas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- esencia de citronela
1, record 3, Spanish, esencia%20de%20citronela
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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