Sodium Nitrite

NaNO₂

IUPAC: Sodium nitrite

CAS: 7632-00-0

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Komposisi Elemental

N
20,3%
O
46,4%
Na
33,3%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Nitrosamine formation concern

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
69,00 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,1680 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
271,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).