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Ammonium Acetate is chemically designated CH3COONH4, a hygroscopic powder very soluble in water. It’s  white crystalline coarse powder or block. It’s odorless, tastes a bit of vinegary, used as food preservatives or acidity regulator. 

Chemical Name: Ammonium Acetate

Molecular Formula: CH3COONH4

Molecular Weight: 77.08

CAS: 631-61-8

EC No.: 211-162-9

Melting point: 113 °C

Flash point: 136°C

 

 

Specification

GB/T 1292-2008

Premium pure

Analysis Pure

Chemically pure

Content(CH3COONH4),w/%  ≥      

98.0

98.0

97.0

PH value(50g/L,25℃)

6.7-7.3

6.5-7.5

6.5-7.5

Clarity Test/No                        ≤

2

3

5

Insoluble Substances,w/%               ≤

0.002

0.005

0.01

Ignition Residue,w/%                   ≤

0.005

0.005

0.01

Moisture(H2O),w/%                    ≤

2

———

———

Chlorides (Cl),w/%                    ≤

0.0005

0.0005

0.001

Sulfates(SO4),w/%                     ≤

0.001

0.002

0.005

Nitrates(NO3),w/%                    ≤

0.001

0.001

———

Phosphates (PO4),w/%                  ≤

0.0003

0.0005

———

Magnesium (Mg),w/%                  ≤

0.0002

0.0004

0.001

Calcium(Ca),w/%                     ≤

0.0005

0.001

0.002

Iron (Fe),w/%                        ≤

0.0002

0.0005

0.001

Heavy metal (Pb),w/%                  ≤

0.0002

0.0005

0.001

Reduction of Potassium Permanganate,w/%≤

0.0016

0.0032

0.0032

Product Name: Ammonium acetate Other Name: Acetic acid,ammonium salt (1:1);Acetic acid,ammonium salt;Ammonium acetate;Mindererus’s spirit;1BEEM;Ammonium acetate solution;Spirit of mindereus;Mindererus spirit;1066-32-6;8013-61-4;92206-38-7;856326-79-9;858824-31-4
CAS No.: 631-61-8 UN No.: 9079
Molecular Formula: C2H4O2.H3N InChIKeys: InChIKey=USFZMSVCRYTOJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight: 77.08250 Exact Mass: 77.04770
EC Number: 211-162-9 DSSTox ID: DTXSID70745779
HScode: 2915299090 Categories: Acidity Regulators

PSA: 40.54000 XLogP3: 0.41480
Appearance: Ammonium acetate appears as a white crystalline solid. The primary hazard is the threat 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. Density: 3 @ Temp: 20 °C”>1.17 g/cm3 @ Temp: 20 °C
Melting Point: 114 °C Boiling Point: 117.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 136ºC Water Solubility: 148 G/100 CC WATER AT 4 DEG C; 7.89 G/100 CC METHANOL AT 15 DEG C
Storage Conditions: 2-8ºC Toxicity: LD i.v. in mice: 1.8 mg (NH4+)/20g (Welch)
Odor: SLIGHT ACETOUS ODOR PH: VERY CONCENTRATED SOLN IS SLIGHTLY ACID & 0.5 MOLAR AQ SOLN HAS PH 7.0.

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep cool & tightly closed.