Ammonium Chloride

• CAT Number: R021271
• CAS Number: 12125-02-9
• Molecular Formula: NH4Cl
• Molecular Weight: 53.489
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Ammonium Chloride; Amchlor; Ammoneric; Amoklor; Catalyst RD; Darammon; Darvan 20; Sal Ammoniac; Salammoniacus; Salmiac; Salmiacum
• Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• IUPAC Name: azanium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/ClH.H3N/h1H;1H3
• InChIKey: NLXLAEXVIDQMFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [NH4+].[Cl-]

Ammonium Chloride(CAT: R021271) is an inorganic compound composed of ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). Its mode of action involves dissociating into ammonium (NH4+) and chloride (Cl-) ions when dissolved in water. Pharmacologically, ammonium chloride is not used as a therapeutic drug. Instead, it finds various applications in industries and laboratories. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an excipient in oral medications to improve the taste and stability of formulations. In laboratories, it is utilized in chemical reactions, as a flux in metal refining, and as an electrolyte in batteries. Additionally, it serves as a nitrogen source in fertilizers and in acidifying agents for certain foods and beverages.