Oxidizing
Acute toxic
Irritant
Health hazard
Environmental hazard
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Sodium Nitrite is an inorganic compound used primarily in food preservation, in the manufacture of chemicals, and in the production of industrial products.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative and curing agent in meats and fish.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other chemicals, including azo dyes and organic compounds.
- Water Treatment: Used in water treatment as a corrosion inhibitor.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a vasodilator in medical treatments for cyanide poisoning.
Appearance
White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
NaNO2
Molecular Weight
68.99 g/mol
Melting Point
271 °C
Density
2.17 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with acids to release toxic fumes
IUPAC Name
sodium nitrite
Summenformel
NaNO2
Molekulargewicht
68.99 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
N(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey
LPXPTNMVRIOKMN-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children
H370 Causes damage to organs
H371 May cause damage to organs
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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