Ammonium acetate

Product Details

Colorless to off-white crystalline powder

CAS : 631-61-8

Product ID : AMMAC

Molecular formula : C2H7NO2

Molecular mass : 77.08g/mol

MP: 110-116C

FP: 133 - 139C

Solubility: 0.9 - 1.05 kg/L at 0C

Ammonium acetate is a white, crystalline, highly hygroscopic solid with a faint vinegar odor. It dissolves easily in cold water but decomposes in hot water.

Potential applications of ammonium acetate include:

• acidity regulator

• raw material in synthesis of pesticides and herbicides

• precursor in the acetamide plasticizers

• synthetic catalyst

• precursor for pyridines, pyridopyrimidines, aziridines, imidazoles, benzoxazines, etc.

• protein purification agent

• mordant in dyeing fabrics

• organic deicer

• eco-friendly solid ammonia gas carrier