Dinitrogen tetroxide
| Formula / Notation | N2O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10544-72-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 92.011 |
| Melting Point | 11.8 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 70.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.45 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Reacts with water |
| Appearance | Nitrogen tetroxide appears as red-brown liquid with a sharp, unpleasant chemical odor. Low-boiling (boiling point 21.15 °C) and held as a liquid by compression. Density 1.448 g / cm3. Consists of ... |
| Also Known As | NITROGEN TETROXIDE; Dinitrogen tetraoxide; 10544-72-6; Nitrogen oxide (N2O4); Nitrogen tetraoxide; Nitrogen dioxide, di-; Distickstofftetroxid; M9APC3P75A; O2NNO2; CHEBI:29803 |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Dinitrogen tetroxide?
Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) is an inorganic compound that appears as Nitrogen tetroxide appears as red-brown liquid with a sharp, unpleasant chemical odor. Low-boiling (boiling point 21.15 °C) and held as a liquid by compression. Density 1.448 g / cm3. Consists of .... It has a molecular weight of 92.011 g/mol. Boiling point: 70.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: 11.8 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
Other Names / Synonyms: NITROGEN TETROXIDE; Dinitrogen tetraoxide; 10544-72-6; Nitrogen oxide (N2O4); Nitrogen tetraoxide; Nitrogen dioxide, di-; Distickstofftetroxid; M9APC3P75A; O2NNO2; CHEBI:29803
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 11.8 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 70.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.45 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 92.011 |
| Solubility | Reacts with water |
| Appearance | Nitrogen tetroxide appears as red-brown liquid with a sharp, unpleasant chemical odor. Low-boiling (boiling point 21.15 °C) and held as a liquid by compression. Density 1.448 g / cm3. Consists of ... |
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
Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) is an inorganic compound that appears as Nitrogen tetroxide appears as red-brown liquid with a sharp, unpleasant chemical odor. Low-boiling (boiling point 21.15 °C) and held as a liquid by compression. Density 1.448 g / cm3. Consists of .... It has a molecular weight of 92.011 g/mol. Boiling point: 70.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999). Melting point: 11.8 °F (USCG, 1999).
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 Dinitrogen tetroxide is: N2O4