Description / Application
Sodium amide is an inorganic sodium salt composed of a sodium cation and an azanide anion. It is used as a strong base in organic synthesis. It has a role as a catalyst and a nucleophilic reagent. It contains an azanide.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | H2NNa |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 39.013 |
| MFCD | MFCD00011117 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN1390 |
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| Hazard Class | 4.3 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314;H318;H302;H412;H261 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |