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C4H6O [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- but-3-en-2-one
1, record 1, English, but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acetyl ethylene 2, record 1, English, acetyl%20ethylene
correct
- butenone 2, record 1, English, butenone
correct
- delta3-2-butenone 2, record 1, English, delta3%2D2%2Dbutenone
correct, see observation
- gamma-oxo-alpha-butylene 2, record 1, English, gamma%2Doxo%2Dalpha%2Dbutylene
correct, see observation
- methylene acetone 2, record 1, English, methylene%20acetone
correct
- methyl vinyl ketone 3, record 1, English, methyl%20vinyl%20ketone
correct
- methylvinyl ketone 2, record 1, English, methylvinyl%20ketone
correct
- methylvinylketone 1, record 1, English, methylvinylketone
correct
- vinyl methyl ketone 4, record 1, English, vinyl%20methyl%20ketone
correct
- vinylmethylketone 1, record 1, English, vinylmethylketone
correct
- 3-buten-2-one 5, record 1, English, 3%2Dbuten%2D2%2Done
former designation, correct
- 3-buten 2-one 6, record 1, English, 3%2Dbuten%202%2Done
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless liquid used as a monomer for vinyl resins, a component of ionomer resins, an intermediate in steroid and vitamin A synthesis and an alkylating agent. 7, record 1, English, - but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
but-3-en-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 1, English, - but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
delta3-2-butenone: the word "delta" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; the number "3" which follows it is a superscript. 8, record 1, English, - but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gamma-oxo-alpha: the words "gamma" and "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italiced; the prefix "oxo-" must be italicized. 8, record 1, English, - but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1251. 8, record 1, English, - but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formulas: C4H6O or CH3COCH:CH2 or CH2=CHC(O)CH3 8, record 1, English, - but%2D3%2Den%2D2%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- but-3-én-2-one
1, record 1, French, but%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acétyl éthylène 2, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tyl%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- buténone 2, record 1, French, but%C3%A9none
correct, feminine noun
- delta3-2-buténone 2, record 1, French, delta3%2D2%2Dbut%C3%A9none
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- gamma-oxo-alpha-butylène 2, record 1, French, gamma%2Doxo%2Dalpha%2Dbutyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méthylène acétone 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20ac%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- méthyl vinyl cétone 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%20vinyl%20c%C3%A9tone
correct
- méthylvinyl cétone 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylvinyl%20c%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- méthylvinylcétone 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylvinylc%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- vinyl méthyl cétone 2, record 1, French, vinyl%20m%C3%A9thyl%20c%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- vinylméthylcétone 2, record 1, French, vinylm%C3%A9thylc%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- butène-3 one-2 3, record 1, French, but%C3%A8ne%2D3%20one%2D2
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- méthyl(vinyl)cétone 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%28vinyl%29c%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- méthyl-vinyl-cétone 5, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2Dvinyl%2Dc%C3%A9tone
feminine noun
- vinyl(méthyl)cétone 1, record 1, French, vinyl%28m%C3%A9thyl%29c%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
but-3-én-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 2, record 1, French, - but%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
delta3-2-buténone : Le mot «delta» doit être remplacé par la lettre correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; le chiffre «3» qui le suit s'écrit en exposant. 6, record 1, French, - but%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gamma-oxo-alpha : Les mots «gamma» et «alpha» doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; le préfixe «oxo-» s'écrit en italique. 6, record 1, French, - but%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formules chimiques : C4H6O ou CH3COCH:CH2 ou CH2=CHC(O)CH3 6, record 1, French, - but%2D3%2D%C3%A9n%2D2%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylprop-2-enal
1, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denal
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- methacrylaldehyde 2, record 2, English, methacrylaldehyde
correct
- isobutenal 3, record 2, English, isobutenal
former designation, correct
- methacraldehyde 3, record 2, English, methacraldehyde
former designation, correct
- methacrolein 4, record 2, English, methacrolein
former designation, correct
- methacrylic aldehyde 3, record 2, English, methacrylic%20aldehyde
former designation, correct
- 2-methylacrolein 3, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylacrolein
former designation, correct
- alpha-methylacrolein 3, record 2, English, alpha%2Dmethylacrolein
former designation, correct
- methylacrylaldehyde 3, record 2, English, methylacrylaldehyde
former designation, correct
- 2-methylpropanal 3, record 2, English, 2%2Dmethylpropanal
former designation, avoid
- 78-85-3 5, record 2, English, 78%2D85%2D3
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a liquid used in copolymers and in resins. 6, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylprop-2-enal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name. 1, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
methacrylaldehyde: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 7, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 2396. 7, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H6O or CH2:C(CH3)CHO or H2C=C(CH3)-CHO 7, record 2, English, - 2%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie des plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2-méthylprop-2-énal
1, record 2, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- méthacrylaldéhyde 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thacrylald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- méthacroléine 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thacrol%C3%A9ine
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
- 78-85-3 4, record 2, French, 78%2D85%2D3
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, peu soluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, utilisé pour les copolymères, les résines, les agents de vulcanisation, comme intermédiaire pour les produits pharmaceutiques et les matières colorantes. 5, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-méthylprop-2-énal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique. 1, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthacrylaldéhyde : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 5, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H6O ou CH2:C(CH3)CHO ou H2C=C(CH3)-CHO 5, record 2, French, - 2%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- but-2-enal
1, record 3, English, but%2D2%2Denal
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 2-butenal 2, record 3, English, 2%2Dbutenal
correct
- crotonaldehyde 3, record 3, English, crotonaldehyde
correct
- crotonic aldehyde 4, record 3, English, crotonic%20aldehyde
correct
- ß-methylacrolein 5, record 3, English, %C3%9F%2Dmethylacrolein
correct, see observation
- ß-methyl acrolein 2, record 3, English, %C3%9F%2Dmethyl%20acrolein
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Water-white, mobile liquid; pungent, suffocating odor; turns to a pale yellow color in contact with light and air. A lachrymator ... Derivation: Aldol condensation of two molecules of acetaldehyde ... Hazard: Irritating to eyes and skin ... Use: Intermediate for n-butyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexyl alcohol, solvent, preparation of rubber accelerators, purification of lubricating oils, insecticides, tear gas, fuel-gas warning agent, organic synthesis, leather tanning, alcohol denaturant. 6, record 3, English, - but%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
but-2-enal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 3, English, - but%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
crotonaldehyde: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 7, record 3, English, - but%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H6O or CH3CH:CHCHO 7, record 3, English, - but%2D2%2Denal
Record 3, Key term(s)
- beta-methylacrolein
- beta-methyl acrolein
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- but-2-énal
1, record 3, French, but%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- 2-buténal 1, record 3, French, 2%2Dbut%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- crotonaldéhyde 2, record 3, French, crotonald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde crotonique 3, record 3, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20crotonique
correct, masculine noun
- ß-méthylacroléine 4, record 3, French, %C3%9F%2Dm%C3%A9thylacrol%C3%A9ine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- ß-méthyl acroléine 5, record 3, French, %C3%9F%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%20acrol%C3%A9ine
correct, feminine noun
- but-2-énal trans 4, record 3, French, but%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal%20trans
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
but-2-énal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 3, French, - but%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crotonaldéhyde : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 6, record 3, French, - but%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H6O ou CH3CH:CHCHO 6, record 3, French, - but%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record 3, Key term(s)
- bêta-méthylacroléine
- bêta-méthyl acroléine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- crotonaldehído
1, record 3, Spanish, crotonaldeh%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido de color blanco acuoso, con olor sofocante y penetrante. Lacrimógeno. Muy soluble en agua; miscible con alcohol, éter, benceno, tolueno, keroseno, gasolina y nafta disolvente. Inflamable. Muy tóxico. Irritante para ojos y piel. Plaguicida. 2, record 3, Spanish, - crotonaldeh%C3%ADdo
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