Specifications :
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | NaNO2 |
| Molar mass | 68.9953 g/mol |
| Appearance | white or slightly yellowish solid |
| Density | 2.168 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 271°C (520°F; 544 K) (decomposes at 320° C) |
| Solubility in water | 71.4 g/100 mL (0 °C) 84.8 g/100 mL (25 °C) 160 g/100 mL (100 °C) |
| Solubility | soluble in methanol (4.4 g/100 mL) ethanol slightly soluble in diethyl ether (0.3 g/100 mL) very soluble in ammonia |
| Acidity (pKa) | ~9 |
| Refractive index (nD) | 1.65 |