Compound Q&A
What is Sodium Nitroprusside (CAS: 14402-89-2)?
Answer
Sodium nitroprusside (CAS: 14402-89-2) is a potent vasodilator used primarily in the treatment of hypertensive emergencies. It is a blue, crystalline compound with the chemical formula Na₂[Fe(CN)₅(NH₃)].
About
CAS No
14402-89-2
English Name
Sodium Nitroprusside
Molecular Formula
C5FeN6Na2O
Molecular Weight
261.92 g/mol
EINECS
238-373-9
SMILES
O=N[Fe-2](C#N)(C#N)(C#N)(C#N)C#N.[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
XEYBHCRIKKKOSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-09 20:35
