Method Is Sodium Nitrite NNaO2 different from NaNO2?

[Peaceful115]

I was looking for sodium nitrite and some are listed as having a molecular formula of NNaO2. Will NNaO2 sodium nitrite work the same as NaNO2 sodium nitrite?

 

[requiesce]

To my chemical knowledge, that would just be a wrong notation for NaNO2, so if it's labelled as sodium nitrite, it's probably NaNO2 that they mean. Personally, I wouldn't trust a shop that lists it like that as it just seems like they know close to nothing about chemistry because the notation for salts is a pretty basic thing. If you want me to take a look at the store, you can always DM me the link and I'll be happy to help.

 

[tonytwist007]

I was able to order some from a laboratory supplier but haven't received it yet. Where can I find the molecular formula on the safety data sheet to check?

 

[locked*n*loaded]

I've seen it listed both ways on websites. I believe they are the same.

 

[befree]

Where can I find the molecular formula on the safety data sheet to check?

https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-s/S25560.pdf