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Sodium nitroprusside

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Sodium nitroferricyanide(III) dihydrate, Nitroprusside sodium, SNP, Sodium nitroprusside, Sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate

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Linear Formula:
Na2[Fe(CN)5NO] · 2H2O
CAS Number:
13755-38-9
Molecular Weight:
297.95
EC Number:
238-373-9
MDL number:
MFCD00149192
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

sodium nitroprusside

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].O=N[Fe--](C#N)(C#N)(C#N)(C#N)C#N

InChI

1S/5CN.Fe.NO.2Na.2H2O/c5*1-2;;1-2;;;;/h;;;;;;;;;2*1H2/q;;;;;2*-1;2*+1;;

InChI key

OIRZWVYIQXBRFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Sodium nitroprusside BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Sodium Nitroprusside Infusion

    • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 200 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

    Pictograms

    Skull and crossbones
    GHS06

    Signal Word

    Danger

    Hazard Statements

    H301

    Precautionary Statements

    P301 + P330 + P331 + P310

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 3 Oral

    Storage Class Code

    6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

    WGK

    WGK 3

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable

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