116001-96-8

Basic information

• Product Name: Sodium
• Synonyms: Aids-000792;Hoe/bay 946;Hoem/bay-946;Polysulfated polyxylan (hoe/bay-946);Pentosan Polysul;Pentosan [USAN 1990];Aids000792
• CAS NO: 116001-96-8
• Molecular Formula: MW:
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 116001-96-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: Sodium(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Sodium(116001-96-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Sodium(116001-96-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 116001-96-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Description

Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11.

Chemical Description

Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na.

Chemical Description

Sodium is used as a reducing agent in one of the reactions described in the paper.

Chemical Description

Sodium is a common alkali metal used in various chemical reactions.

Chemical Description

Sodium and lithium are alkali metals with similar chemical properties.

Description

Sodium is a highly reactive metal element with the atomic number 11 and the chemical symbol Na. It is a soft, silvery-white, and highly flammable solid that readily reacts with water and oxygen. Sodium is an essential element for various biological and industrial processes.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Sodium is used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, a chronic bladder condition. It is also used in the production of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium, a dosage form that is used in the treatment of degenerative diseases.
Used in Chemical Industry:
Sodium is used in various chemical processes, such as the production of sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and sodium chloride. It is also used as a reducing agent in the production of various chemicals and as a catalyst in the manufacture of certain polymers.
Used in Food Industry:
Sodium is used as a flavor enhancer and preservative in various food products, such as table salt, processed foods, and condiments.
Used in Glass Industry:
Sodium is used in the production of glass, particularly in the manufacture of flat glass, container glass, and specialty glass products.
Used in Soap and Detergent Industry:
Sodium is used in the production of soap and detergent, where it acts as a surfactant to help remove dirt and grease from surfaces.
Used in Agriculture:
Sodium is used in the production of certain fertilizers and as a soil amendment to improve soil structure and fertility.
Used in Water Treatment:
Sodium is used in water treatment processes, such as the production of sodium hypochlorite, which is used as a disinfectant in water treatment plants.
Used in Batteries:
Sodium is used in the production of certain types of batteries, such as sodium-sulfur batteries, which are used in large-scale energy storage systems.
Used in Elmiron (Ortho-McNeil):
Sodium is used in the brand name drug Elmiron, which is a dosage form of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium. It is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis and degenerative diseases.