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ACIDE ACETYL FORMIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COCOOH
correct, formula, see observation
CH3-CO-COOH
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

A fundamental intermediate in protein and carbohydrate metabolism in the cell ... Liquid with odor resembling acetic acid; ... miscible with water, ether, and alcohol. Derivation: Dehydration of tartaric acid by distilling with potassium acid sulfate. Use: Biochemical research.

CONT

Pyruvic acid ... occurs naturally in coffee and when sugar is metabolized in muscle ... It is a synthetic flavoring used in coffee and rum flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3COCOOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COCOOH
correct, formula, see observation
CH3-CO-COOH
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Acide [alpha] -cétonique existant à l'état naturel parmi les produits de fermentation des oses, dans les feuilles, les tissus animaux et le sang, qui peut être obtenu par pyrogénation de l'acide tartrique. Il se présente comme un liquide sirupeux, très hygroscopique, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool et l'éther.

CONT

Acide pyruvique [...] Usages : Synthèse de l'acide phényl-cinchoninique, résines artificielles.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3COCOOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COCOOH
correct, formula, see observation
CH3-CO-COOH
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: CH3COCOOH

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