Ammonium acetate
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IUPAC name
Ammonium ethanoate
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Systematic IUPAC name
Ammonium acetate | |
Other names
Azanium acetate
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Identifiers | |
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Properties | |
CH3COONH4 C2H7NO2 | |
Molar mass | 77.08 g/mol |
Appearance | Deliquescent white solid |
Odor | Acetic |
Melting point | 110–114 °C (230–237 °F; 383–387 K) (Decomposes) |
Boiling point | 117.1 °C (242.8 °F; 390.2 K) (At 760 mmHg, decomposes) |
102 g/100 mL (0 °C) 148 g/100 mL (4 °C) 143 g/100 mL (20 °C) 533 g/100 mL (80 °C) | |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone, ammonia, ethanol, sulfur dioxide |
Solubility in methanol | 7.89 g/100 mL (15 °C) 131.24 g/100 g (94.2 °C) |
Solubility in dimethylformamide | 0.1 g/100 g |
Thermochemistry | |
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfH |
−615 kJ/mol |
Hazards | |
Safety data sheet | ScienceLab |
Flash point | 136 °C |
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
LD50 (Median dose)
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386 mg/kg (mice, intravenous) |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds
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Ammonium formate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Infobox references | |
Ammonium acetate is a chemical compound with the formula NH4CH3COO (sometimes written as CH3COONH4).
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Ammonium acetate decomposes at temperatures above 165 °C to yield acetamide:
- CH3COONH4 → CH3C(O)NH2 + H2O
If heated further, it will convert to acetonitrile (methyl cyanide).
Physical
Ammonium acetate is a white hygroscopic solid. Ammonium acetate is volatile at low pressures and has a vinegar-like smell.
Availability
Ammonium acetate can be purchased online cheaply.
Preparation
Ammonium acetate can be prepared by reacting acetic acid with ammonia, ammonium bicarbonate or carbonate. Drying the solution by boiling the excess water is difficult, as ammonium acetate will decompose. The best way to synthesize it is to bubble ammonia gas into anhydrous (glacial) acetic acid, causing the ammonium acetate to crystallize, though this is expensive.
Projects
- Acetamide synthesis
- Acetonitrile synthesis
Handling
Safety
Ammonium acetate is non-toxic, though if heated it can generate acetamide which is considered carcinogenic.
Ammonium acetate is hygroscopic and will slowly hydrolyze to yield acetic acid, which is irritant and corrosive in large quantities.
Storage
Ammonium acetate should be stored in dry sealed containers, as it's hygroscopic.
Disposal
Ammonium acetate is a harmless source of nitrogen to organic life and can be discarded without any special treatments.
References
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