Basic information for the Sodium amide

names:Sodamide; sodium azanide
CAS RN:7782-92-5
Molecular formula:NaNH2
Structure formula 
Molecular weight:39.0123
Content :≥98%
Properties:Appearance: White sheet.
Melting point: 210ºC,
boiling point: 400ºC,
Decomposition of sodium hydroxide and ammonia in aqueous solution. Decomposition of sodium, nitrogen, hydrogen and ammonia in a vacuum and heat to 300-330°C.
Usage:Used for sodium cyanide, organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing

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Function:

1. It can be used as the condensation accelerator in organic chemical reactions. It is raw material in synthesis of vitamin A. It can be also used as dehydrating agent, dehalogenating agent, alkylating agent, ammoniated agent. In liquid ammonia, the dissociation of NHf in liquid ammonia can be used as initiator of anionic polymerization producting polyvinyl chloride ion. It is also used in the manufacture azides, cyanide, hydrazine, and indigo.

2. It can be used as condensation-accelerating agent in organic synthesis, dehydration and the like.