Ozone

O₃

IUPAC: Ozone

CAS: 10028-15-6

Overview

Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen with three atoms per molecule. Stratospheric ozone shields Earth from UV radiation, while ground-level ozone is a pollutant.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

O
100.0%

Uses

  • Water purification
  • Air sterilization
  • Food processing

Fun Facts

  • The ozone layer is only about 3mm thick if compressed to sea-level pressure — yet it blocks 97-99% of UV radiation

Safety

  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Respiratory irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-][O+]=O

Properties

Type
gas
State
gas
Molar Mass
48.00 g/mol
Density
0.0021 g/cm³
Melting Point
-192.2 °C
Boiling Point
-112.0 °C
Solubility
0.105 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
47.9847
XLogP
-1.7
TPSA
41.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ozone?
Ozone (O₃) is a gas compound with the IUPAC name Ozone.
What is the molecular weight of Ozone?
Ozone has a molar mass of 48.0 g/mol.
What state is Ozone at room temperature?
Ozone is a gas at room temperature.
Is Ozone organic or inorganic?
Ozone is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Ozone?
Ozone (O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O).