Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
26628-22-8
Molecular Formula
N3Na
Molecular Weight
65.01 g/mol
Synonym

Azidosodium;natriumazid;Sodium zaide;SodiuM azide (10%);Azide, 2% solution;azium;kazoe;Smite

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Sodium azide (NaN₃) is an inorganic compound commonly used as a reagent in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications. It appears as a white, water-soluble solid and is known for releasing nitrogen gas upon decomposition. Sodium azide is widely used in organic synthesis (such as azide substitution reactions) and was formerly used in automobile airbags as a gas-generating agent. It is highly toxic and must be handled with strict safety precautions.