Sodium azide (≥99.5%, SigmaUltra) 叠氮钠

Product Description

Molecular Formula: NaN3

Molecular Weight: 65.01

CAS Number: 26628-22-8

Trace elemental analyses have been performed on the SigmaUltra sodium azide. The Certificate of Analysis provides lot-specific results. SigmaUltra sodium azide is for applications which require tight control of elemental content.

Sodium azide is a reagent used in the production of compounds which incorporate nitrogen in their structure, including pharmaceuticals and propellants. Such compounds include purine and pyrimidine derivatives, pyrrolidines, azidoalcohols, and azidoamines.

Sodium azide is also a commonly used preservative for laboratory reagents.

It is an inhibitor of horseradish peroxidase, myeloperoxidase, superoxide dismutase, galactose oxidase, catalase, and O2 evolution in photosynthesis. The mechanism of inhibition and toxicity may be due to metal ion complexation and displacement from enzymes.

Precautions and Disclaimer

For Laboratory Use Only. Not for drug, household or other uses.

Preparation Instructions

This product is soluble in water (50 mg/ml), yielding a clear, colorless solution. In aqueous acidic solutions, sodium azide is converted to hydrazoic acid, a volatile gas.