Description
AMMONIUM ACETATE SALT
Crystalline & Granular | IP • BP • USP • LR • AR Grades
Ammonium Acetate is an ammonium salt of acetic acid, available in crystalline and granular forms. It is a white, hygroscopic, crystalline solid that is freely soluble in water and exhibits a near-neutral pH in solution. Aaru Life Science supplies Ammonium Acetate in multiple pharmacopoeial and laboratory grades including IP, BP, USP, LR, and AR, ensuring suitability across a wide range of pharmaceutical, analytical, and industrial applications. Each batch is manufactured under strict quality control and is compliant with the respective pharmacopoeial standards, making it a reliable choice for formulators, researchers, and industrial users alike.
📘 IP Grade
📙 BP Grade
📗 USP Grade
🧪 LR Grade
🔬 AR Grade
📙 BP Grade
📗 USP Grade
🧪 LR Grade
🔬 AR Grade
🧾 1. Product Identification
| Product Name | Ammonium Acetate Salt |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Ammonium Ethanoate, Acetic Acid Ammonium Salt |
| Chemical Formula | CH₃COONH₄ |
| CAS Number | 631-61-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 77.08 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / USP / LR / AR |
| HS Code | 29152100 |
⚗️ 2. Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | White crystalline powder / granules |
|---|---|
| Odour | Slight acetic acid / ammoniacal odour |
| Melting Point | 113°C |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes above 113°C |
| Density | 1.17 g/cm³ |
| pH (5% solution) | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol |
📐 3. Grade-wise Specifications
| Parameter | IP / BP / USP | LR (Lab Reagent) | AR (Analytical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (dry basis) | 99.0 – 101.0% | ≥ 98.0% | ≥ 99.5% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.005% | ≤ 0.01% | ≤ 0.001% |
| Sulphate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.005% | ≤ 0.01% | ≤ 0.001% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 20 ppm | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.01% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 1.0% | ≤ 0.5% |
| Appearance of Solution | Clear & colourless | Clear | Clear & colourless |
🧪 4. Applications & Uses
💊 Pharmaceutical formulations buffering agent and diuretic
🔬 HPLC & analytical chemistry mobile phase buffer for LC-MS applications
🧪 Buffer solutions preparation of near-neutral acetate buffers for laboratory work
🍽️ Food industry food preservative and acidity regulator (E264)
🧵 Textile industry mordant and fixing agent in dyeing processes
💣 Explosives intermediate in the manufacture of nitrous oxide
🌾 Agriculture nitrogen source in fertiliser formulations
🧬 Protein precipitation used in biochemistry for protein and nucleic acid purification
⚡ Electroplating component in plating bath solutions
💧 Water treatment pH adjustment and buffering
🏚️ 5. Storage & Handling
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Keep away from moisture, heat sources, strong acids and alkalis. Product is hygroscopic — keep container tightly closed. |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 3 years from date of manufacture in original sealed packaging. |
| Hazard Classification | Non-hazardous. Not classified as dangerous goods for transport. |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with IP, BP, USP pharmacopoeia. GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status. |
| Packaging | 25 Kg. Bags / 50 Kg. Bags |
| Documents Available | Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on request. |
✅ Aaru Life Science Trusted Ammonium Acetate Supplier (IP/BP/USP/LR/AR) | COA & MSDS available on request
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