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N₂O

44.013 g/mol

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Nitrous oxide

CAS10024-97-2EC233-032-0

Category

API

Compound Class

n.a

Primary Use

Pharmaceutical Raw Material

Nitrous oxide is a colorless, non-flammable gas with a slightly sweet scent and taste. It is widely used as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery, and at elevated temperatures acts as a powerful oxidizer.

anesthetic in dentistry and surgeryoxidizer at elevated temperatures

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Safety Reference

Oxidizing

Compressed Gas

Harmful

Health Hazard

Danger

H270May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer

H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

H281Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Identifiers

IUPAC Name

nitrous oxide

InChIKey

GQPLMRYTRLFLPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

[N-]=[N+]=O

Synonyms (52)