Sodium nitrite

Name: Sodium nitrite                      

Chemical formula: NaNO2
Molecular weight: 68.995                

CAS entry number: 7632-00-0                              

Melting point: 271℃
Boiling point: 320 ℃                        

Water solubility: soluble 

Density: 1.29 g/cm
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Uses: Sodium nitrite is mainly used in the manufacture of azo dyes, and can also be used as mordant, bleach, and metal heat treatment agent for fabric dyeing.