What are the chemical components of flatus?

Answer 1

A number of compounds can be found in flatus, but the primary one is nitrogen gas. Carbon dioxide is also present, as is methane and hydrogen. It should be noted that all these gases are odorless and colorless. It is other compounds which give the characteristic odor, and they vary by diet, but generally include low molecular weight fatty acids among other things. A link can be found below.

Answer 2

A chemical composition is not the same as a blueprint-a blueprint is a plan for what will happen, the chemical composition has already occurred. It is difficult to find the exact composition for gasses ingested or exhumed, but a fart contains mostly nitrogen, lesser gases are methane, hydrogen. Especially pungent farts could contain butyric acid or hydrogen sulfide (sulphide).

Answer 3

Flatus is primarily composed of odorless gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and methane. The unpleasant odor associated with flatulence is due to small amounts of volatile sulfur compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercaptan. Dietary factors and gut bacteria play a role in determining the specific composition and smell of flatus.