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Sodium Iodide
Sodium iodide (NaI) is used for specific analytical chemistry processes including nuclear DNA analysis and radiation detection.
Catalog Number: ASC-1029
CAS Number: 7681-82-5
MW: 149.89 g/mol
MF: NaI
Beyond its basic structure, sodium iodide (NaI), an ionic compound soluble in water, has various applications. NaI is used for specific analytical chemistry processes including nuclear DNA analysis and radiation detection.
Excitingly, studies are investigating the possible anticancer action of NaI. Despite the mechanisms remain undetermined, some studies reveal abilities for cancer treatment. Further work is essential to determine NaI’s efficacy and safety as a medicinal agent. Lastly, NaI has a clear benefit over elemental iodine: it is less poisonous.
| Cat. Number | ASC-1029 |
| CAS Number | 7681-82-5 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003532 |
| PubChem | 310280122 |
| Molecular Weight | 149.89 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | NaI |
| Storage Temperature | +20°C |
| Form and Color | Colorless Crystals or White Crystalline Powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.0% |
| Assay | ≥ 99.0% (dried basis) |
