Name: Sodium nitrite
Synonyms: Nitrous acid sodium salt, diazotizing salt, anti-rust
CAS No: 7632-00-0
Molecular formula: NaNO2
Molecular Weight: 68.99
Molecular Structure:

Appearance: White to off-white powder
Melting point: 271 º C
Boiling point: 320 º C
Solubility in water: 820 g/L (20º C)
Specification: 99%min
Package: 25kg/bag

Stability: Stable. Incompatible with reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, organics and other flammable materials, finely powdered metals. Contact with combustible material may lead to fire. Hygroscopic.

Applications: Sodium erythorbate is an important antioxidant in food industry, which can keep the color, natural flavor of foods and lenthen its storage without any toxic and side effects. They are used in mest processing, fruits, vegetable, tin and jam preservation. Also they are used in drinks, such as beer, grape wine, soft drink, fruit tea and fruit juice.