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    Nitrous oxide

    1. Molecular Structure

    Nitrous oxide 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namenitrous oxide
    Molecular FormulaN2O
    SMILES[N-]=[N+]=O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight44.013 g/mol
    TPSA19.1 Ų
    LogP0.5
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling PointNo data available
    Melting Point-90.8 °C
    DensityDensity: 1.226 at -89 °C (liquid); 1.967 at standard temperature and pressure
    SolubilityAt 20 °C and 2 atm one liter of the gas dissolves in 1.5 liters of water
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
    GHS PictogramGHS PictogramGHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H270 (100%): May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing gases]
    • H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing gases]
    • H280 (56.4%): 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 (40.6%): Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury [Warning Gases under pressure]
    • H336 (31.7%): May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
    • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
    • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
    • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P203, P220, P244, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P304+P340, P318, P319, P370+P376, P403, P403+P233, P405, P410+P403, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P203, P220, P244, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P304+P340, P318, P319, P370+P376, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P220, P244, P261, P271, P282, P304+P340, P319, P336+P317, P370+P376, P403, P403+P233, P405, P410+P403, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P220, P244, P370+P376, P403, and P410+P403 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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