| Identification | |
| Name: | Nitrogen oxide (N2O) |
| Synonyms: | Dinitrogenmonoxide;Dinitrogen oxide;Dinitrogen oxide (N2O);Factitious air;Hyponitrousacid anhydride;Laughing gas;Nitrous oxide;R 744A;? Nitrous oxide; |
| CAS: | 10024-97-2 |
| EINECS: | 233-032-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | N2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 44.02 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/N2O/c1-2-3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1070 |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Density: | 1.46 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Oxidant, strongly supports combustion. May react violently with some materials. Thermal decomposition yields toxic products. Incompatible with aluminium, boron oxides, hydrazine, strong reducing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.469 |
| Water Solubility: | 670,000 mg l-1 |
| Appearance: | COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS |
| Specification: |
Nitrous oxide (CAS NO.10024-97-2), its Synonyms are Dinitrogen monoxide ; Dinitrogen oxide ; Hyponitrous acid anhydride ; Laughing gas ; Nitrogen hypoxide ; Nitrogen monoxide ; Nitrous oxide, compressed ; Nitrous oxide, refrigerated liquid ; Oxido nitroso . It is a colorless non-flammable gas, with a pleasant, slightly sweet odor and taste. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Packinggroup: | O53 |
| Flash Point: | °C |
| Color: | Colorless, liquified gas. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Supports combustion, can form explosive mixture with air. Narcotic in high concentration. TLV: 50
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