Sodium Nitrite

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Nitrous Acid Sodium Salt

CAS Number:7632‑00‑0

Synonyms:NaNO₂; Sodium nitrous acid salt

Chemical Formula:NaNO₂

Molecular Weight:190.11 g/mol

Product Introduction

White to slightly yellow crystalline powder, highly hygroscopic and water-soluble. A primary nitrite salt used in organic synthesis, corrosion inhibition, and food curing—but highly toxic and regulated.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance White to yellow crystalline powder
Density ~2.17 g/cm³
Melting Point ~271 °C
Decomposition ~320 °C
Solubility (20 °C) ~820 g/L
pH (1 M solution) ~9 (alkaline)
CAS & Hazards Oxidizer; Toxic; UN 1500; Class 5.1/6.1

Applications

  • Organic synthesis: Sandmeyer reactions, nitrosation, diazonium salts
  • Food curing: Preservative in meats to prevent Clostridium botulinum growth
  • Corrosion inhibitor in cooling systems and greases
  • Metallurgy:Phosphatizing and detinning baths
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