Description

Sodium Nitroprusside Dihydrate is an inorganic coordination compound primarily recognized for its role as a potent vasodilator and a key reagent in analytical chemistry. Its value lies in its unique chemical structure, which releases nitric oxide (NO) under physiological conditions, making it critical for research and diagnostic applications. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, clinical laboratories, and chemical synthesis targeting industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a nitric oxide donor in cardiovascular research and studies of vasodilation mechanisms.
• Clinical Diagnostics: A key component in reagent kits for the colorimetric detection and quantification of ketone bodies (acetone and acetoacetate) in blood and urine.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a sensitive colorimetric reagent for the determination of sulfhydryl groups (-SH) in proteins and other biological molecules.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor or catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and coordination chemistry.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized in laboratory experiments to study the effects of nitric oxide on cellular signaling pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Nitroprusside Dihydrate
CAS No.	13755-38-9
Molecular Formula	Na2[Fe(CN)5NO] · 2H2O
Molecular Weight	297.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Nitroferricyanide Dihydrate; Sodium Nitroprusside; Nitroprusside Sodium; Disodium Pentacyanidonitrosylferrate(2-) Dihydrate; SNP; Sodium Nitroprussiate; Sodium Pentacyanidonitrosylferrate(III) Dihydrate; Nipride
EINECS	237-320-9

Quality Control

Our Sodium Nitroprusside Dihydrate is manufactured and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strictly light-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed in a dark environment to prevent moisture absorption and photochemical decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	10.0 - 13.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solution Clarity	Clear

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.