Ammonium acetate, for molecular biology,98%

Name: Ammonium acetate, for molecular biology,98%
SKU: ACM631618-4
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Catalog NumberACM631618-4

CAS Number631-61-8

CategoryOther Glass and Ceramic Materials

Ammonium acetate, for molecular biology,98%

Description

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.;DryPowder; DryPowder, Liquid; Liquid

IUPAC Name

azanium;acetate

Molecular Weight

77.08g/mol

Molecular Formula

C2H7NO2;C2H7NO2

Canonical SMILES

CC(=O)[O-].[NH4+]

InChI

InChI=1S/C2H4O2.H3N/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);1H3

InChI Key

USFZMSVCRYTOJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

237.2 °F (USCG, 1999);114.0 °C;114 °C

Density

1.17 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999);SP GR: 1.17 AT 20 °C/4 °C

Solubility

SOL IN LESS THAN 1 PART WATER; FREELY SOL IN ALCOHOL; SLIGHTLY SOL IN ACETONE.;148 G/100 CC WATER AT 4 °C; 7.89 G/100 CC METHANOL AT 15 °C

Application

Ammonium acetate, with a purity of 98% for molecular biology applications, serves a versatile role in various fields. It is primarily utilized as a reagent in analytical chemistry, particularly for the determination of lead and iron content. This compound also functions as a buffer solution, aiding in the separation of lead sulfate from other sulfates. Beyond its analytical uses, ammonium acetate acts as a chemical intermediate in the production of acetamide and is applied in medical settings as a diuretic and diaphoretic. Additionally, it finds use in the textile industry as a dye mordant and in various industrial applications, including foam rubbers and vinyl plastics. Although once used as a food acidity regulator, its approval for this purpose has been discontinued in the EU. Ammonium acetate's unique properties make it a valuable tool across a broad range of scientific and industrial disciplines.

Color/Form

CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE MASSES;WHITE CRYSTALS

Complexity

25.5

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

211-162-9

Exact Mass

77.047678g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

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