Carbon monoxide

from source

CO · 28.01 g/mol

Carboneum oxygenisatum · CO · carbon oxide · flue gas

What is Carbon monoxide?

The colourless, odourless gas from incomplete burning that a detector in the hall is listening for. The body also makes tiny amounts of it as a signal. from source

CategoryEveryday chemistry

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILES[C-]#[O+]

Where you'll find it

Fuel and flamewhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Toxicity & hazards

DangerFlammableCompressed gasToxicHealth hazardH220, H221, H280, H331, H360, H370, H372, H373from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 281
Wikidata: Q2025
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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