Carbon dioxide appears as a colorless odorless gas at atmospheric temperatures and pressures. Relatively nontoxic and noncombustible. Heavier than air and may asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Soluble in water. Forms carbonic acid, a mild acid. Under prolonged exposure to heat or fire the container may rupture violently and rocket. Used to freeze food, to control chemical reactions, and as a fire extinguishing agent. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include carbonic acid gas, Carbonic acid anhydride, methanedione and Carbonica. Its PubChem CID is 280.
Carbon dioxide
| CAS No | 124-38-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | CO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 44.009 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Carbon dioxide |
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Carbon dioxide appears as a colorless odorless gas at atmospheric temperatures and pressures. Relatively nontoxic and noncombustible. Heavier than air and may asphyxiate by the displacement of air.
The listed CAS number is 124-38-9.
The listed molecular formula is CO2.
The listed molecular weight is 44.009 g/mol.
Carbon dioxide.
The source lists carbonic acid gas, Carbonic acid anhydride, methanedione and Carbonica.