Description

Sodium Nitrite AR 500g has many uses, including as a reagent in chemical synthesis, a food preservative, and a corrosion inhibitor.
Chemical synthesis
Used to convert amines into diazo compounds, which are precursors to dyes
Used in the production of nitroso compounds, which are used in the rubber industry
Used in the oxidative carbonitration of alkenes
Used in the C–C bond cleavage reaction
Food preservation
Used as a preservative in cured meats and poultry
Corrosion inhibitor
Used in industrial greases
Used as an aqueous solution in closed loop cooling systems
Used in water treatment systems to prevent rust and other corrosion
Medical treatments
Used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning
Ongoing research explores its potential benefits in cardiovascular and ischemic conditions
Other uses
Used in metallurgical applications, for phosphatizing and detinning
Used as a co-catalyst for catalytic oxidation of alcohols
Used in the Nef reaction and Abidi transformations