Name(s) | sodium |
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Scientific name(s) | na; natrium |
Formula | NA |
Molecular mass | 22.989 |
IUPAC name | sodium |
INCHI | InChI=1S/Na |
SMILE | [Na] |
CAS ID | 7440-23-5 |
PubChem ID | 5360545 |
DrugBank ID | Not available |
CHEBI ID | Not available |
Description | Sodium is a metallic element with a symbol Na and atomic number 11. Sodium is an essential element for all animal life (including human) and for some plant species. Sodium is classified as a “dietary inorganic macro-mineral” for animals. [Wikipedia]. Sodium is found in many foods, some of which are norway haddock, nutmeg, snail, and crayfish. |
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