Hydrazoic acid
unstable, toxic chemical compound
Hydrazoic acid is a chemical compound. (It is similar to hydrogen azide, which is the gas form. Hydrazoic acid is hydrogen azide dissolved in water.) Its chemical formula is HN3. It contains hydrogen and azide ions.
Properties change
Hydrazoic acid is very explosive. It is a powerful reducing agent. It is used to make other azides. It has an unpleasant smell.
Preparation change
It can be made by reacting sodium azide with an acid. It can be made pure by distillation.
Uses change
It does not have many uses, because it is very explosive and toxic.
Safety change
Hydrazoic acid is extremely toxic, even more toxic than sodium azide. It can make very bad headaches. It has a bad odor. It does not accumulate in the body. Once again, It is dangerous to drink!