Chemicals and Drugs

Sodium Azide

A cytochrome oxidase inhibitor which is a nitridizing agent and an inhibitor of terminal oxidation. (From Merck Index, 12th ed)

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Abstract

A cytochrome oxidase inhibitor which is a nitridizing agent and an inhibitor of terminal oxidation. (From Merck Index, 12th ed)

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • NaN3
  • Azide, Sodium

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

98; use SODIUM AZIDE (NM) 1979-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Azides (1977-1997)
  • Nitrogen (1975-1976)

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  1. D01w.625w.100w.750w
  2. D01w.857w.462w

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QU 54

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sodium Azide. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019810. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019810
  2. Sodium Azide. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_azide
  3. Sodium Azide. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q407577