Sodium Nitrite

NaNO₂

IUPAC: Sodium nitrite

CAS: 7632-00-0

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

मूलीय संरचना

N
20.3%
O
46.4%
Na
33.3%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Nitrosamine formation concern

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
salt
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
69.00 g/mol
घनत्व
2.1680 g/cm³
गलनांक
271.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).