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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Sodium azide, 99+%, for biochemistry
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Information
• Sodium azide is a precursor for preparing inorganic azides such as lead azide and silver azide
• One mechanism of action associated with this compound can be related to the inhibition of mitochondrial ATPase, that consequently suppresses oxidative phosphorylation
Applications
• Sodium azide is an inorganic compound with antibacterial and mutagenic activities mainly used in biological samples
• Sodium azide inhibits cytochrome oxidase in gram-negative bacteria. However, its antibacterial capacity is more limited in some gram-positive bacteria (streptococci, pneumococci, lactobacilli), presenting intrinsic resistance
• Sodium azide is used for the introduction of an azide group to prepare a desired compound
• It is useful in biochemical approaches as a probe reagent and a preservative
• This compound can be used to synthetize blue fluorescent copolymers and metal phosphonates

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 300.0°C |
Melting Point | 275.0°C |
Quantity | 500 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99% min. (Argentometry) |
Linear Formula | NaN3 |
Merck Index | 15,8717 |
Solubility Information | Solubility in water: 420g/L (17°C). Other solubilities: soluble in liquid ammonia, slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in diethyl ether |
Formula Weight | 65.01 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Grade | Biochemical |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | GHS Signal Word: Danger |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement Rinse mouth. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing. IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
EINECSNumber | 247-852-1 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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