Sodium Azide

• CAT Number: R045242
• CAS Number: 26628-22-8
• Molecular Formula: NaN3
• Molecular Weight: 65.011
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Agrizide; Hydrazoic Acid Sodium Salt; Micro-O-Protect; NSC 3072; Nemazyd; SEP 100
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: sodium;azide
• InChI: InChI=1S/N3.Na/c1-3-2;/q-1;+1
• InChIKey: PXIPVTKHYLBLMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Na+]

Sodium azide (CAT: R045242) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula NaN3. It is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Sodium azide is widely known for its use as a chemical reagent, particularly in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is commonly used in the preparation of azido compounds, which are important intermediates in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and other organic molecules.