Question

The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane:

A. Is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container.
B. Is odorless.
C. Is flammable.
D. Does not vaporize at room temperature when stored in an open container.

Answer 1

Isoflurane is a liquid when sealed but vaporizes in an open container. It has a sweet, fruity scent and is less flammable than diethyl ether.

Step-by-step explanation:

The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container. However, it vaporizes and becomes a gas when exposed to room temperature in an open container.

It is not odorless, and it has a characteristic sweet, fruity scent.

Regarding flammability, isoflurane is less flammable than the older anesthetic compound diethyl ether.