| Formula / Notation | N2O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10024-97-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 44.013 |
| Melting Point | -131.5 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | -129.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.266 at -128.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 0.1 % at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Nitrous oxide is a colorless, sweet-tasting gas. It is also known as "laughing gas". Continued breathing of the vapors may impair the decision making process. It is noncombustible but it will accel... |
| Also Known As | Laughing gas; Dinitrogen oxide; Dinitrogen monoxide; Factitious air; nitrogen protoxide; Nitrogen oxide (N2O); 10024-97-2; Hyponitrous acid anhydride; Nitrogen hypoxide; Stickdioxyd |
| Category | Inorganic Compounds |
What is Nitrous oxide?
Nitrous Oxide can cause developmental toxicity and female reproductive toxicity according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: nitrous oxide
Other Names / Synonyms: Laughing gas; Dinitrogen oxide; Dinitrogen monoxide; Factitious air; nitrogen protoxide; Nitrogen oxide (N2O); 10024-97-2; Hyponitrous acid anhydride; Nitrogen hypoxide; Stickdioxyd
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -131.5 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | -129.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.266 at -128.2 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 44.013 |
| Solubility | 0.1 % at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Nitrous oxide is a colorless, sweet-tasting gas. It is also known as "laughing gas". Continued breathing of the vapors may impair the decision making process. It is noncombustible but it will accel... |
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
Nitrous Oxide can cause developmental toxicity and female reproductive toxicity according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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 Nitrous oxide is: N2O