Difference between revisions of "Nitrous oxide"
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dinitrogen monoxide; laughing gas; hyponitrous acid anhydride; factitious air; | dinitrogen monoxide; laughing gas; hyponitrous acid anhydride; factitious air; | ||
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| + | * Asphyxiant; narcotic in high concentrations. | ||
| + | * Liquid may cause frostbite. | ||
| + | * LookChem: [https://www.lookchem.com/sds7782-77-6.html SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in ethanol, ether, and oils. | Soluble in ethanol, ether, and oils. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:20, 26 July 2022
Description
A colorless, sweet-tasting gas. Nitrous oxide was formerly used as a mild anesthetic called laughing gas. Currently it is used as a propellant in aerosol cans and in leak detection sprays.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dinitrogen monoxide; laughing gas; hyponitrous acid anhydride; factitious air;
Risks
- Asphyxiant; narcotic in high concentrations.
- Liquid may cause frostbite.
- LookChem: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol, ether, and oils.
| Composition | N2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10024-97-2 |
| Melting Point | -90.81 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 44.0 |
| Boiling Point | -88.46 C |