Sodium Hydride

NaH

IUPAC: Sodium hydride

CAS: 7646-69-7

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Composition élémentaire

Usages

  • Organic synthesis base
  • Hydrogen generation
  • Drying agent

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

[H-].[Na+]

Propriétés

Type
inorganic
État
solid
Masse molaire
24,00 g/mol
Densité
1,3960 g/cm³
Point de fusion
800,0 °C
Solubilité
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).