Carbon Monoxide

CO

IUPAC: Carbon monoxide

CAS: 630-08-0

Aperçu

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion. It binds to hemoglobin 200 times more strongly than oxygen.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
Carbon ×1
42,9%
O
Oxygen ×1
57,1%

Usages

  • • Chemical synthesis
  • • Metal refining
  • • Fischer-Tropsch process

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ CO is called the 'silent killer' because it cannot be detected by human senses

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Highly toxic
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Odorless — requires detectors

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#[O+]

Propriétés

Type
oxide
État
gas
Masse molaire
28,01 g/mol
Densité
0,0013 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-205,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
-191,5 °C
Solubilité
0.0276 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
27,9949
XLogP
0,7
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
10,0

Composés associés

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Beryllium Oxide

BeO

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Carbon monoxide.
What is the molecular weight of Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide has a molar mass of 28.01 g/mol.
What state is Carbon Monoxide at room temperature?
Carbon Monoxide is a gas at room temperature.
Is Carbon Monoxide organic or inorganic?
Carbon Monoxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).