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NITROUS OXIDE Structure

NITROUS OXIDE

Chemical Properties

Melting point −91 °C(lit.)
Boiling point −88 °C(lit.)
Density  1.23 g/cm3 (-89 ºC)
vapor density  1.53 (15 °C, vs air)
vapor pressure  51.7 mm Hg ( 21 °C)
FEMA  2779 | NITROUS OXIDE
refractive index  1.380
solubility  At 20 °C and at a pressure of 101 kPa, 1 volume dissolves in about 1.5 volumes of water.
form  colorless gas
pka -16.68±0.53(Predicted)
color  colorless
Odor odorless
Water Solubility  slightly soluble H2O; soluble alcohol, ether, conc H2SO4 [HAW93]
Merck  13,6687
BRN  8137358
Dielectric constant 1.6(0℃)
Stability Oxidant, strongly supports combustion. May react violently with some materials. Thermal decomposition yields toxic products. Incompatible with aluminium, boron oxides, hydrazine, strong reducing agents.
LogP 0.43
CAS DataBase Reference 10024-97-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Nitrous oxide (10024-97-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  O
Risk Statements  8
Safety Statements  38
RIDADR  UN 1070 2.2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  QX1350000
4.5-31
DOT Classification 2.2 (Nonflammable gas)
HazardClass  2.2
Hazardous Substances Data 10024-97-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity Because of its analgesic effects and the moderate loss of inhibitions, it has been frequently abused. Such chronic problems may cause long-term toxicity not seen with appropriate use, including possible effects on the male reproductive system.

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