Ammonium acetate
Catalog Number
ACM631618-1
CAS
631-61-8
IUPAC Name
Azanium;acetate
Synonyms
Hexschloroplatinic(IV) acid hexahydrate
Application
Ammonium acetate serves a diverse range of purposes across various fields due to its unique chemical properties as a white, deliquescent crystalline solid. In analytical chemistry, it is a crucial reagent for determining the presence of lead and iron. Its role as a chemical intermediate is vital in manufacturing processes, particularly for acetamide production. In veterinary and medical applications, ammonium acetate acts as a diuretic and diaphoretic. Additionally, it finds utility in the textile industry as a dye mordant for wool and in the manufacture of foam rubbers and vinyl plastics. Its buffer capabilities are employed in experimental procedures involving lead sulfate separation and are complemented by a historical use as a food acidity regulator. Despite its past presence in food applications, its regulatory use in this capacity is no longer approved in the EU, highlighting its versatile yet evolving significance in both industrial and research contexts.
Molecular Weight
77.08
Molecular Formula
C2H7NO2
Product Information
Description
Ammonium acetate is a chemical compound with the formula NH4CH3CO2. It is a white, hygroscopic solid and can be derived from the reaction of ammonia and acetic acid. It is available commercially.
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].[NH4+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H4O2.H3N/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);1H3
InChI Key
USFZMSVCRYTOJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
138.46 °C
Melting Point
110-112 °C
Flash Point
136 °C
Purity
99%+
Density
1.07 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Slightly soluble in acetone
Appearance
White solid
Storage
Store at +15 °C to +25 °C
Complexity
25.5
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
2
Exact Mass
77.047678466
Hazard Statements
T:Toxic
Heavy Atom Count
5
Monoisotopic Mass
77.047678466
Odor
Slight acetic acid odor
Topological Polar Surface Area
41.1 Ų
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