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title: Ammonium Carbonate
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##### CAS Number

506-87-6















##### Grade

ACS, FCC















##### Packaging

Various







































Ammonium Carbonate is a salt chemical compound with a strong ammonia odor. It is soluble in water and has a characteristic odor of ammonia and decomposes upon heating to release ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
**Chemical Formula:** (NH₄)₂CO₃
**Appearance**: White, crystalline solid or powder.
**Uses:**
**Food Industry:** Used as a leavening agent in baking products, such as cookies, crackers, and biscuits. It helps dough rise and creates a light and airy texture in baked goods. Ammonium Carbonate can be used as a pH adjuster or buffering agent in food and beverage formulations to control acidity, enhance flavor stability, and improve product quality.
**Cosmetics and Personal Care Products:** In cosmetics and personal care products, Ammonium Carbonate can be used as a pH adjuster or buffering agent to maintain optimal pH levels, stabilize product formulations, and enhance product performance.
**Analytical Reagent:** It is commonly used as an analytical reagent in chemical analysis, qualitative and quantitative determinations, and research experiments requiring high purity and precision.
**Additional Applications:** Used in agriculture as a source of nitrogen nutrients to fertilize soil, improve soil fertility, and enhance crop yields. It helps promote plant growth, increase flowering, and boost overall plant health.







































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