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Everything about Nitrite
The anion form of nitrogen dioxide
The nitrite ion has the chemical formula NO2–. Nitrite (mostly sodium nitrite) is widely used throughout chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The nitrite anion is a pervasive intermediate in the nitrogen cycle in nature. The name nitrite also refers to organic compounds having the –ONO group, which are esters of nitrous acid. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: NitriteA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Ampere-level current density ammonia electrochemical synthesis using CuCo nanosheets simulating nitrite reductase bifunctional natureInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: UltraLongevityThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Analysis of nitrate, nitrite, and [15N]nitrate in biological fluidsCited 9,953 times
- Go sideways: Nitrous acidA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Nitrosation and nitrosylationA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun Any salt or ester of nitrous acid.
Noun The univalent radical -NO2, and the anion NO2
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Analysis of nitrate, nitrite, and [15N]nitrate in biological fluids
A Rapid, Simple Spectrophotometric Method for Simultaneous Detection of Nitrate and Nitrite
The nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway in physiology and therapeutics
Nitrite-driven anaerobic methane oxidation by oxygenic bacteria
Inhibition of nitrite formation from hydroxylammoniumchloride: A simple assay for superoxide dismutase
Nitrite reduction to nitric oxide by deoxyhemoglobin vasodilates the human circulation
Macrophage oxidation of L-arginine to nitrite and nitrate: nitric oxide is an intermediate
Macrophage Cytotoxicity: Role for L-Arginine Deiminase and Imino Nitrogen Oxidation to Nitrite
🆕 Influential since 2022
Ampere-level current density ammonia electrochemical synthesis using CuCo nanosheets simulating nitrite reductase bifunctional nature
Electrocatalytic Nitrate and Nitrite Reduction toward Ammonia Using Cu 2 O Nanocubes: Active Species and Reaction Mechanisms
Advances in ammonia electrosynthesis from ambient nitrate/nitrite reduction
Pulsed Nitrate-to-Ammonia Electroreduction Facilitated by Tandem Catalysis of Nitrite Intermediates
Nitrate and nitrite contamination in drinking water and cancer risk: A systematic review with meta-analysis
📚 Books worth reading
UltraLongevityMark Liponis · 2007- 📕Clinoptilolite-rich rocks in agricultural use for soil amendment and potential nitrogen-pollution mitigationGeorge A. Desborough · 1996
Alternatives to the Current Use of Nitrite in FoodsAssembly of Life Sciences · 1982- 📕Nitride Semiconductor Light-Emitting DiodesJian-Jang Huang, Hao-Chung Kuo · 2014
- 📕Re-evaluation of the pathology findings of studies on nitrite and cancerUniversities Associated for Research and Education in Pathology · 1980
Nitrite curing of meatRonald B. Pegg · 2000
The chemistry of cyclic enaminonitriles and o-aminonitrilesEdward C. Taylor, A. McKillop · 1970- 📕No-nitrite meatsUnited States. Food Safety and Quality Service · 1979
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