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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.

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Further Information

Names

IUPAC nameAmmonium ethanoate

Identifiers

CAS Number: 631-61-8

JSmol: Interactive image

ChEBI: CHEBI:62947

ChemSpider: 11925

ECHA InfoCard: 100.010.149

PubChem: 517165

RTECS number: AF3675000

UNII: RRE756S6Q2

Properties

Chemical formula: C2H7NO2

Molar mass: 77.08 g·mol

Appearance: deliquescent

Odor: Slightly acetic

Density: 1.17 g/cm (20 °C)
1.073 g/cm (25 °C)33

Melting point: 113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)

Solubility in water: 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: alcohol

Solubility: 7.89 g/100 mL (15 °C)
131.24 g/100 g (94.2 °C)

Solubility: 0.1 g/100 g

Magnetic susceptibility: -41.1·10 cm/mol−63

Structure

Crystal structure: Orthorhombic

Thermochemistry

Std enthalpy of
formation: −615 kJ/mol

Hazards

hazards: Irritant

Safety data sheet: JT Baker

GHS pictograms:

GHS signal word: Warning

GHS hazard statements: H303 H316 H320 H333

GHS precautionary statements: P281 P335

NFPA 704:

Flash point: 136 °C (277 °F; 409 K)

median dose: 386 mg/kg (mice, intravenous)

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).