Ammonium chloride
ALDRICH/254134 - 99.998% trace metals basis
Synonym: Salmiac
CAS Number: 12125-02-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): H4ClN
Molecular Weight: 53.49
EC Number: 235-186-4
MDL Number: MFCD00011420
Linear Formula: NH4Cl
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 254134-100G
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| assay | 99.998% trace metals basis |
| form | powder |
| impurities | ≤25.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis |
| InChI | 1S/ClH.H3N/h1H;1H3 |
| InChI key | NLXLAEXVIDQMFP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 340 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | N.Cl |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| vapor density | 1.9 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 160.4 °C) |
| Application: | Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) is an ammonium salt which can be used for a variety of applications such as: • a catalyst for the one-pot synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2-(1H)-ones • a promoter in the multicomponent synthesis of pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-one • a reagent to improve the hydrolysis rate of magnesium hydride for the generation of hydrogen • a reductant, which facilitates the recovery of metals that are utilized in lithium-ion batteries |
| Features and Benefits: | • 99.998% trace metals basis Ammonium chloride is essential in analytical chemistry as it prevents interference from impurities, ensuring accurate results, consistent reproducibility, enhanced signal clarity, and improved calibration. • Ammonium chloride (99.998% trace metals basis) is used in pharmaceuticals as a buffering agent and synthetic precursor, ensuring safety and efficacy while minimizing adverse reactions due to low impurity levels. • High purity NH₄Cl is used as an electrolyte in specific battery systems, improving ionic conductivity and enhancing overall battery performance. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36 |
| Safety Statements | 22 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.998% trace metals basis |
| mp | 340 °C (subl.) (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |