API reference
Sodium nitrite
- CAS number
- 7632-00-0
- Molecular formula
- NNaO2
- Molecular weight
- 69 g/mol
About this molecule
Sodium nitrite appears as a yellowish white crystalline solid. Noncombustible but will accelerate the burning of combustible material. If large quantities are involved in a fire or if the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result. If contaminated by ammonium compounds, spontaneous decomposition can occur and the resulting heat may ignite surrounding combustible material. Prolonged exposure heat may result in an explosion. Toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced in fires involving this material. Used as a food preservative, and to make other chemicals.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals, via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- sodium nitrite
- InChIKey
- LPXPTNMVRIOKMN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
- SMILES
- N(=O)[O-].[Na+]
- PubChem CID
- 23668193
Also known as
SODIUM NITRITE · Nitrous acid, sodium salt · Nitrite, sodium · Erinitrit · Filmerine · Natrium nitrit · Nitrito sodico · Anti-rust
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