IUPAC Name
Ammonium Acetate
Cas Number
631-61-8
HS Code
29159090
Formula
C2H7NO2
Industry
-
Appearance
White Crystalline Solid
Common Names
Azanium Acetate; Ammoniumacetate; Acetic acid ammonium salt
Packaging
25kg/bag
Brief Overview
Ammonium Acetate is a white crystalline solid. The primary hazard of ammonium acetate is the threat it brings to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in chemical analysis, in pharmaceuticals, in preserving foods, and for other uses.
Manufacturing Process
There are 2 methods to manufacture ammonium acetate:
Method 1: Neutralisation reaction between ammonium carbonate with acetic acid
Method 2: Saturating glacial acetic acid with ammonia
Chemical Industry:
Food Industry: Ammonium acetate is used as a food additive as an acidity regulator.
Other Applications: