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Nitrous Oxide

Nitrogen oxide (N2O). A colorless, odorless gas that is used as an anesthetic and analgesic. High concentrations cause a narcotic effect and may replace oxygen, causing death by asphyxia. It is also used as a food aerosol in the preparation of whipping cream.

Year introduced: 1963

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Tree Number(s): D01.362.635.625, D01.625.550.550, D01.650.550.587.650

MeSH Unique ID: D009609

Registry Number: K50XQU1029

Entry Terms:

  • Oxide, Nitrous
  • Laughing Gas
  • Gas, Laughing
  • Nitrogen Protoxide

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