Sodium Hydride

NaH

IUPAC: Sodium hydride

CAS: 7646-69-7

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Organic synthesis base
  • Hydrogen generation
  • Drying agent

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

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

Structure

SMILES

[H-].[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
24,00 g/mol
Dichte
1,3960 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
800,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

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).