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    Carbon dioxide

    1. Molecular Structure

    Carbon dioxide 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namecarbon dioxide
    Molecular FormulaCO2
    SMILESC(=O)=O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight44.009 g/mol
    TPSA34.1 Ų
    LogP0.9
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling PointSublimes (NIOSH, 2024)
    Melting Point-56.558 °C (triple point)
    DensityAbsolute density: 0.1146 lb/cu ft at 25 °C; density: (gas at 0 °C) 1.976 g/L at 760 mm Hg; (liq at 0 °C) 0.914 at 34.3 atm; (solid) at -56.6 °C) 1.512; critical density: 0.464
    SolubilityIn water, 2.9X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C
    Flash PointNot applicable
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Warning
    GHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H280 (82%): Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]
    • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated [Warning Gases under pressure]
    • H281 (20.5%): Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury [Warning Gases under pressure]
    • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P261, P271, P304+P340, P319, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P282, P336+P317, P403, and P410+P403 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P410+P403P410+P403 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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