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Sodium Chloride

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General Information:

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Structure:

CAS Number: 7647-14-5

Molecular Weight: 58.44 g/mol

Appearance: Colorless crystals

Chemical Formula: NaCl

Melting Point: 801 C

Saturated aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) is called brine. Brine washes are very commonly used to help dry (remove water from) organic solvents after aqueous extractions.

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Common Uses:

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- Brine wash of organic solvents after aqueous work-ups.

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Safety:

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Sodium chloride is non-toxic. For example, sodium chloride is common 'table salt'.

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References:

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1) Wikipedia: Sodium chloride (link)

2) www.sigmaaldrich.com: Sodium chloride (link)