Ammonium acetate

Ammonium acetate, also known as spirit of Mindererus in aqueous solution, is a chemical compound with the formula NH4CH3CO2. It is a white, hygroscopic solid and can be derived from the reaction of ammonia and acetic acid. It is available commercially.

Ammonium acetate
Names
IUPAC name
Ammonium ethanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.010.149
EC Number
  • 211-162-9
RTECS number
  • AF3675000
UNII
UN number 3077
  • InChI=1S/C2H4O2.H3N/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);1H3 Y
    Key: USFZMSVCRYTOJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C2H4O2.H3N/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);1H3
    Key: USFZMSVCRYTOJT-UHFFFAOYAY
  • O=C([O-])C.[N+H4]
Properties
C2H7NO2
Molar mass 77.083 g·mol−1
Appearance White solid crystals, deliquescent
Odor Slightly acetic acid like
Density 1.17 g/cm3 (20 °C)
1.073 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Melting point 113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
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 alcohol, SO2, acetone, liquid ammonia
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
Acidity (pKa) 9.9
Basicity (pKb) 33
-41.1·10−6 cm3/mol
Viscosity 21
Structure
Orthorhombic
Thermochemistry
−615 kJ/mol
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Irritant
GHS labelling:
Warning
H303, H316, H320, H333
P281, P335
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
1
1
1
Flash point 136 °C (277 °F; 409 K)
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
386 mg/kg (mice, intravenous)
Safety data sheet (SDS) JT Baker
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
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