POTASSIUM NITRITE
UNII 794654G42L

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Potassium Nitrite, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) 794654G42L.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 7758-09-0 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 1365705. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
794654G42L
CAS Registry Number
7758-09-0
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
POTASSIUM NITRITE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
794654G42L
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
K.NO2
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
BXNHTSHTPBPRFX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
[K+].O=N[O-]

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Potassium Nitrite. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

E249
NITROUS ACID POTASSIUM SALT (1:1)
POTASSIUM NITRITE [FCC]
POTASSIUM NITRITE [HSDB]
POTASSIUM NITRITE [MI]

Systematic Nomenclature

POTASSIUM NITRITE

Technical Codes

E-249
INS NO.249
INS-249

NDC Products Containing POTASSIUM NITRITE

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: