Niacet Ammonium Acetate Crystal Pharma

Pharmaceutical grade Ammonium Acetate is used in the manufacture of insulin and penicillin as well as in chromatography.

Chemical Name: Ammonium acetate

CAS Number: 631-61-8

Functions: Thickener

Synonyms: AcONH4, Ammonium Ethanoate, Azanium Acetate, E264, INS No. 264

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
631-61-8
EC No.
211-162-9

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Pharmaceutical grade Ammonium Acetate is used in the manufacture of insulin and penicillin as well as in chromatography.
  • Technical grade Ammonium Acetate is used in the dyeing and printing of textiles, in surface treatment of metals and as a catalyst in rayon fiber productions.
  • It is also used as a gelling agent for rubber latex (e.g. in the production of foam rubber), in the production of vinyl plastics and in the manufacture of industrial detergents.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Fine white crystals
Odor
Ammoniacal
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight77.08
Assay Contentmin. 97.0%
Calcium Contentmax. 10ppm
Chloride contentmax. 5ppm
Heavy metals Contentmax. 2ppm
Insoluble In Watermax. 50ppm
Iron Contentmax. 2ppm
Nitrate Contentmax. 10ppm
pH (5% solution)6.7 - 7.3
Residue on Ignitionmax. 100ppm
Substances reducing permanganatemax. 50ppm
Sulphate Contentmax. 10ppm
Water Contentmax. 3.0%
Water solubility (4 °C)1.480kg/m³
Thermal Decomposition90°C
Melting Point114 °C
Flash Point136°C Open Cup
Density1.17g/cm³

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Product Grades

Ammonium Acetate is available in pharmaceutical and technical grades.

Packaging Information

Ammonium Acetate crystal is packed in 20 kg polyethylene lined paper bags. The solutions are available in bulk.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years
Stability

Pharmaceutical grade Ammonium Acetate is stable for 3 years from date of production. All other grades have 2 years stability. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored single-stacked in closed original packaging, dry and at room temperature.
Ammonium Acetate is a "wet" crystalline product, meaning it is not uncommon for the material to harden/cake. The material can be broken up manually. The product is very hygroscopic.