Title: Zinc Nitrite
CAS Registry Number: 10102-02-0
Molecular Formula: N2O4Zn
Molecular Weight: 157.42
Percent Composition: N 17.80%, O 40.65%, Zn 41.55%
Line Formula: Zn(NO2)2
Literature References: Prepd by treating sodium nitrite with zinc sulfate in alcohol: Ephraim, Bolle, Ber. 48, 643 (1915).
Properties: Hydrolyzes so quickly that it cannnot be prepd from water, from which only basic salts will separate.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.