Sodium Hydride

NaH

IUPAC: Sodium hydride

CAS: 7646-69-7

Overview

Sodium hydride is a powerful base and reducing agent used extensively in organic synthesis. It reacts vigorously with water, releasing hydrogen gas.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×1
4.2%
Na
Sodium ×1
95.8%

Uses

  • • Organic synthesis base
  • • Hydrogen generation
  • • Drying agent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ One of the strongest bases available for deprotonation in organic chemistry

Safety

  • ⚠ Pyrophoric
  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

[H-].[Na+]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
24.00 g/mol
Density
1.3960 g/cm³
Melting Point
800.0 °C
Solubility
reacts

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
23.9976
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
1
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Hydride?
Sodium Hydride (NaH) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium hydride.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Hydride?
Sodium Hydride has a molar mass of 24.0 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Hydride at room temperature?
Sodium Hydride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Hydride organic or inorganic?
Sodium Hydride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Hydride?
Sodium Hydride (NaH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Sodium (Na).