DPE

13:31 Nov 7, 2012
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English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
English term or phrase: DPE
Stabilized synthetic DPE with lubrication additives
(Description of chemical substance)

diphenylether or dihydroxyphenylethanol?
literary
Local time: 03:50


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4 +1Diphenyl ether
Andrés Martínez


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dpe
Diphenyl ether


Explanation:

Diphenyl Ether - State of New Jersey
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Diphenyl Ether. Molecular Formula: C12H10O. Molecular Structure: Background: ***Diphenyl ether is used in the manufacture of high-temperature lubricants ...***

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenyl_ether
The simplest member of the phenyl ether family is ***diphenyl ether (DPE), also called diphenyl oxide***, the structure of which is provided in Figure 4. Low molecular weight polyphenyl ethers and thioethers are used in a variety of applications and include high vacuum devices, optics, electronics, and in ***high-temperature and radiation-resistant fluids and greases***.
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Such applications include use as diffusion pump fluids; high vacuum fluids; and in formulating jet engine/turbine lubricants, ***high-temperature hydraulic lubricants and greases***,

Dihydroxyphenylethanol will evaporate at high temperature...

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http://chembase.com/pdf/readme.php?cbid=3,4-dihydroxyphenyle...

Material Safety Data Sheet for 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol
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Ecological fate:
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When released into water, this material may evaporate to a moderate extent.

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Note added at 2 days2 hrs (2012-11-09 16:28:18 GMT)
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English abbreviations can be a nightmare... Next time I recommend you that review carefully the text, because many times the answer is in it.

Andrés Martínez
Spain
Local time: 03:50
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: quite convincing

Asker: On Polish Web pages diphenylether is described as a "synthetic odorizing agent"


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