Sodium Nitrite

NaNO₂

IUPAC: Sodium nitrite

CAS: 7632-00-0

Übersicht

Sodium nitrite is the primary curing agent for meat, giving hot dogs and bacon their pink color and preventing botulism. It is also used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

N
Nitrogen ×1
20,3%
O
Oxygen ×2
46,4%
Na
Sodium ×1
33,3%

Verwendung

  • • Meat curing (E250)
  • • Cyanide antidote
  • • Corrosion inhibitor
  • • Dye manufacture

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Without sodium nitrite, cured meats would be grey and much more prone to botulism

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Nitrosamine formation concern

Structure

SMILES

N(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
69,00 g/mol
Dichte
2,1680 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
271,0 °C
Löslichkeit
820 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
68,9827
TPSA
52,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
13,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Nitrite?
Sodium Nitrite (NaNO₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium nitrite.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Nitrite?
Sodium Nitrite has a molar mass of 69.0 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Nitrite at room temperature?
Sodium Nitrite is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Nitrite organic or inorganic?
Sodium Nitrite is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Nitrite?
Sodium Nitrite (NaNO₂) is composed of Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).