Sodium Nitrite

NaNO₂

IUPAC: Sodium nitrite

CAS: 7632-00-0

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

원소 구성

N
Nitrogen ×1
20.3%
O
Oxygen ×2
46.4%
Na
Sodium ×1
33.3%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Nitrosamine formation concern

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
salt
상태
solid
몰 질량
69.00 g/mol
밀도
2.1680 g/cm³
녹는점
271.0 °C
용해도
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

관련 화합물

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).