Nitric Oxide

NO

IUPAC: Nitric oxide

CAS: 10102-43-9

Übersicht

Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. Its discovery as a biological messenger won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

N
Nitrogen ×1
46,7%
O
Oxygen ×1
53,3%

Verwendung

  • • Vasodilator (Viagra mechanism)
  • • Air pollution marker
  • • Food preservation

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Viagra works by enhancing the NO signaling pathway — the discovery of NO as a biological messenger won the 1998 Nobel Prize

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Oxidizes to toxic NO₂ in air

Structure

SMILES

[N]=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
gas
Zustand
gas
Molmasse
30,01 g/mol
Dichte
0,0013 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-163,6 °C
Siedepunkt
-151,8 °C
Löslichkeit
0.032 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
29,9980
XLogP
0,2
TPSA
18,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Boron Trifluoride

BF₃

Phosphine

PH₃

Nitrous Oxide

N₂O

Ozone

O₃

Silane

SiH₄

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitric Oxide?
Nitric Oxide (NO) is a gas compound with the IUPAC name Nitric oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Nitric Oxide?
Nitric Oxide has a molar mass of 30.01 g/mol.
What state is Nitric Oxide at room temperature?
Nitric Oxide is a gas at room temperature.
Is Nitric Oxide organic or inorganic?
Nitric Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nitric Oxide?
Nitric Oxide (NO) is composed of Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).