Ammonium Acetate

Ammonium Acetate

Ammonium Acetate is a chemical compound Formed by the reaction between acetic acid (CH3COOH) and ammonia (NH3), It is widely used in various industries due to its unique properties.

Chemical Formula:: NH₄CH₃CO₂

CAS Number: 631-61-8

Grade: ACS

Appearance: It is a white, crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Buffering agent: It helps maintain a stable pH in solutions.

• Nitrogen source: It also serves as a fertilizer for plants.

• Precursor to other chemicals: Used in the production of acetamide, a building block for various plastics and textiles.

Industry and Common Applications:

• Agriculture: Used as fertilizer that slowly releases available nitrogen to plants, and acts as an acidity regulator in soil amendments.

• Chemical industry: It is used as a precursor to acetamide, a chemical used in various plastics and textiles.

• Food industry: Generally used as a food acidity regulator and flavoring agent.

• Pharmaceuticals: It is utilized in diuretic medication (ammonium acetate solution) and buffer in topical formulations.