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Xenon

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Definition: A noble gas with the atomic symbol Xe, atomic number 54, and atomic weight 131.30. It is found in the earth's atmosphere and has been used as an anesthetic.  a rare gas; Xe-132; sometimes used as an inhalation anesthetic   
Pharmacological Action Anesthetics, Inhalation
See Also Xenon Isotopes; Xenon Radioisotopes
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
(Mg(XeF2)(XeF4))(AsF6)2  0   *Fluorides Arsenic Magnesium Xenon. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2009;48(8):1432-4
xenon fluoride  13709-36-9   *Fluorides *Xenon. J Vasc Surg 1986;3(2):284
xenon chloride  55130-03-5   *Chlorides *Xenon. J Vasc Surg 1986;3(2):284

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