carbon monoxide

CHO
100%
Structural formula of carbon monoxide

carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide, carbon(II) oxide, carbon monooxide, carbonous oxide, carbonyl

Carbon monoxide occurs as a colorless, odorless and tasteless flammable gas that is toxic in low quantities to organisms using hemoglobin as an oxygen carrier.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass29
Density1.15 g/m³
Melting point-205 -337 68.1
Boiling point-192 -313 81.6
Solubility (water)0.985 mmol/L0.0286 g/L

Reactions using carbon monoxide


Synthesis of carbon monoxide


Compound added to the database on May 11, 2019, last modified on August 29, 2024.