Sodium azide, 99%

Name: Sodium azide, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000957

About Sodium azide, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium azide in Synthesis grade, a synthetic reagent registered under CAS number 26628-22-8, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula N3Na, corresponding to a molecular weight of 65.01 g/mol. Common synonyms include Hydrazoic acid sodium salt and Sodium trinitride.

The material typically appears as a white crystalline powder. Key physical data: a melting point of ~275 °C (dec.) and a density of 1.85. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, reaction development and medicinal chemistry. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Reaction development
Medicinal chemistry

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium azide, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-000957
CAS Number	26628-22-8
IUPAC name	sodium azide
Molecular formula	N₃Na
Molecular weight	65.01 g/mol
Exact mass	64.999
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	28500030
InChIKey	PXIPVTKHYLBLMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	33557

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Melting point	~275 °C (dec.)
Density	1.85
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	3 Å²
UN number	UN 1687
Synonyms	Hydrazoic acid sodium salt, Sodium trinitride, Smite, Azium, Azide, sodium, Azoture de sodium, Sodium, azoture de, Natriummazide, hydrazoic acid, sodium salt, Azydek sodu, Sodium, azoturo di, NaN3

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P301 + P316, P321, P330, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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Formula: N₃Na
MW: 65.01 g/mol

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Formula: N₃Na
MW: 65.01 g/mol

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Molecular Biology

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Formula: N₃Na
MW: 65.01 g/mol

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Sodium azide, GR 99%

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Formula: N₃Na
MW: 65.01 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium azide, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium azide, 99% is 26628-22-8. It is also known as Hydrazoic acid sodium salt, Sodium trinitride, Smite.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium azide, 99%?

Sodium azide, 99% has the molecular formula N3Na and a molecular weight of 65.01 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium azide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium azide, 99% can I order?

We supply Sodium azide, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium azide, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium azide, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium azide, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium azide, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 1687), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.