Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-ylessigsäureester
English translation:
tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-yl acetic ester
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Ingo Dierkschnieder
Nov 24, 2008 21:04
15 yrs ago
German term
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tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-ylessigsäureester
German to English
Medical
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-ilessigsäureester
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +4 | tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-yl acetic ester |
Ingo Dierkschnieder
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Change log
Nov 24, 2008 21:18: Johanna Timm, PhD changed "Term asked" from "ylessigsaureester" to "ylessigsäureester"
Nov 24, 2008 22:43: Steffen Walter changed "Field (specific)" from "Medical: Pharmaceuticals" to "Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng"
Nov 24, 2008 22:44: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "ylessigsäureester" to "tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-ylessigsäureester "
Nov 25, 2008 07:03: Ingo Dierkschnieder Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Ingo Dierkschnieder
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German term (edited):
ylessigsäureester
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tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-yl acetic ester
Or: tetradeca-2,4,6-trien-9-yl acetic acid ester.
The "yl" bit which apparently confused you belongs to "trien", making it "trienyl".
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Note added at 13 Stunden (2008-11-25 11:01:43 GMT) Post-grading
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Just to clarify things: "acetic ester" will be understood by experts working in this field, however, it might be wise to use "acetic acid ester" if the text is aimed at the general public (e.g. a package insert) which might make it easier for them to understand what kind of compound is referred to.
The "yl" bit which apparently confused you belongs to "trien", making it "trienyl".
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Note added at 13 Stunden (2008-11-25 11:01:43 GMT) Post-grading
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Just to clarify things: "acetic ester" will be understood by experts working in this field, however, it might be wise to use "acetic acid ester" if the text is aimed at the general public (e.g. a package insert) which might make it easier for them to understand what kind of compound is referred to.
Peer comment(s):
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Susana Martin Dudoignon
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casper (X)
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Dr. Anja Masselli
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David Moore (X)
: Ingo, I bow to your experience; but I must admit I would personally use the "acid".
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Thank you, David, I'm glad we could find a common ground. I've added a comment to my answer to clarify things and explain which version should be used in which context. Thanks for your input.
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