Sodium nitrite by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This is the nitrite compound of sodium. The reagent is available as a white powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 271 C and decomposes at 320 C. Sodium nitrite can be generated from the reaction of nitrogen oxides in alkaline aqueous solution, with the addition of a catalyst. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 7632-00-0 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: NaNO2 Molecular weight: 69.00 Assay: Minimum 97 Sodium nitrite has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Sodium nitrite is used to produce many azo dyes. It is also used in photography and as an electrolyte in electrochemical grinding manufacturing processes. It is used to treat cyanide poisoning, where it is administered in combination with sodium thiosulfate. Sodium nitrite is additionally used as an additive in the food industry, as E250, to preserve food products. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.