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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) — Properties, Uses & Safety
🌍 Atmospheric & EnvironmentalOverview
The primary anthropogenic greenhouse gas; essential for photosynthesis and used to carbonate beverages.
- IUPAC Name
- carbon dioxide
- CAS Number
- 124-38-9
- PubChem CID
- 280
- Molecular Formula
- CO2
- Molar Mass
- 44.01 g/mol
- State at STP
- gas
- Appearance
- Colorless, odorless gas
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H280
GHS Pictograms
gas-cylinder
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