| Formula / Notation | CO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 630-08-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 28.010 |
| Melting Point | -326 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | -312.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.791 at -312.7 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 2 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide rich atmospheres may be fatal. It is easily ignited. It is just lighter than air and a flame can flash back to th... |
| Also Known As | carbon monooxide; Carbonic oxide; Carbon oxide (CO); 630-08-0; carbon(II) oxide; Exhaust gas; Flue gas; monoxide; Kohlenmonoxid; Koolmonoxyde |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Carbon monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide can cause developmental toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: carbon monoxide
Other Names / Synonyms: carbon monooxide; Carbonic oxide; Carbon oxide (CO); 630-08-0; carbon(II) oxide; Exhaust gas; Flue gas; monoxide; Kohlenmonoxid; Koolmonoxyde
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -326 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | -312.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.791 at -312.7 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 28.010 |
| Solubility | 2 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide rich atmospheres may be fatal. It is easily ignited. It is just lighter than air and a flame can flash back to th... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Carbon Monoxide can cause developmental toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Used in industrial processes, materials science, semiconductor manufacture, ceramics, or as a catalyst.
May be corrosive, toxic, or an oxidising agent. Handle in well-ventilated area. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Carbon monoxide is: CO