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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium nitrate

BioUltra, ≥99.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

Chile salpeter

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
NaNO3
CAS Number:
7631-99-4
Molecular Weight:
84.99
EC Number:
231-554-3
MDL number:
MFCD00011119
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
57652359
NACRES:
NA.26

product line

BioUltra

Assay

≥99.0% (T)

form

solid

impurities

insoluble matter, passes filter test

pH

5.5-8.0 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)

mp

306 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤5 mg/kg
iodate (IO3-): ≤5 mg/kg
nitrite (NO2-): ≤10 mg/kg
phosphate (PO43-): ≤2 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤30 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤2 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
NH4+: ≤20 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

absorption

cut-off at 328 nm in H2O at 1 M

SMILES string

[Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/NO3.Na/c2-1(3)4;/q-1;+1

InChI key

VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Sodium nitrate has the ability to reduce acetylcholine receptor clustering, that is stimulated by agrin. It is mainly used by the meat industry to inhibit the development of microbes. It also helps in retaining the colour of conserved and cured meats.

Other Notes

Promotes protoplast fusion; Provides a source of nitrogen in certain culture media

Pictograms

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GHS03,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H272,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Sol. 3

Storage Class Code

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A.W. Ruensink
Methods in Enzymology, 58, 539-539 (1979)
Sodium nitrate decreases agrin-induced acetylcholine receptor clustering
Jarosz J, et al.
BMC Bioinformatics, 17(1), 20-20 (2016)
F. Czapek
Beitr. Chem. Physiol. Pathol., 1, 540-540 (1902)
Suna Choi et al.
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society, 131(1), 70-76 (2008-08-12)
One of the most important requirements for non-viral gene delivery systems is the ability to mediate high levels of gene expression with low toxicity. After the DNA/vector complexes are taken up by cells through endocytosis, DNA is typically contained within
Raúl Bescós et al.
Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 44(12), 2400-2409 (2012-07-20)
Supplementation with inorganic nitrate has been suggested to be an ergogenic aid for athletes as nitric oxide donor. The purpose of this study was to determine whether ingestion of inorganic sodium nitrate benefits well-trained athletes performing a 40-min exercise test
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