Ammonium Acetate
CAS: 631-61-8
Category: Inorganic Chemicals
| Purity | Analytical Grade ≥99.0%; HPLC Grade ≥99.5%; Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99%; Industrial Grade ≥98% |
| Molecular Formula | C2H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 77.08 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or colorless crystals; odorless or with a slight acetic acid odor; highly soluble in water and slightly hygroscopic. |
| Packaging | 25 kg/PE-lined woven bag, 25 kg kraft paper bag, 500 kg or 1,000 kg jumbo bag, or customized moisture-resistant packaging. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and ammonium/acetic acid ion reaction tests; Assay/Purity — Acid-base titration method; Ammonium content — Kjeldahl method or ion chromatography; Acetate content — Titration analysis; pH — Measurement of aqueous solution using calibrated pH meter; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration or loss on drying method; Chloride — Argentometric titration; Sulfate — Turbidimetric method; Heavy metals — ICP-MS or colorimetric determination; Insoluble matter — Filtration and gravimetric analysis. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep the container tightly closed and protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Avoid storage near strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its hygroscopic nature, minimize exposure to humid air. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Ammonium acetate is widely used as a chemical reagent, buffer component, and nitrogen source. It is commonly applied in analytical chemistry, biochemical research, pharmaceutical synthesis, protein purification, LC-MS mobile phase preparation, and organic synthesis. It is also used in textile processing, agricultural formulations, and laboratory buffer systems.