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Empirical formula: C3H6
Formula weight: 42.081 g/mole
Summary: Calculated Structure
Common name: Cyclopropane
Short description: Cyclopropane is used as an anesthetic and as a precursor to many pharmaceuticals.
Keyword: Anesthetic
Keyword: liquefied
Keyword: flammable
IUPAC name: Cyclopropane
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Miscellaneous comments: Structure was calculated using the MMX force field.
Layman's explanation: George Lucas, M.D. and Vilyien Henderson, M.D., of Toronto, Canada, discovered the anesthetic and explosive properties of cyclopropane in 1929. Cyclopropane is a flammable gas, which can form explosive mixtures when in contact with air. In addition, cyclopropane may also build up it own static electrical charges, causing its own vapors to ignite. Thus, inhalation of cyclopropane can cause dizziness and lead to unconsciousness. Due to this affect, cyclopropane is used as a surgical anesthetic. Very high consumptions of cyclopropane can cause comas and even death.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Contributed by Indiana University
Status: Complete, visible to public
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Repository Files:
50682.crt 50682.GIF 50682.ort 50682.pdb 50682.sdt
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