has role independent continuant gas molecular entity dinitrogen oxide A nitrogen oxide consisting of linear unsymmetrical molecules with formula N<small>₂</small>O. While it is the most used gaseous anaesthetic in the world, its major commercial use, due to its solubility under pressure in vegetable fats combined with its non-toxicity in low concentrations, is as an aerosol spray propellant and aerating agent for canisters of 'whipped' cream. CHEBI:17045 Dinitrogen oxide nitrogen oxide analgesic vasodilator agent inhalation anaesthetic NMDA receptor antagonist greenhouse gas bacterial metabolite raising agent food packaging gas food propellant refrigerant