Ammonium hydroxide

• CAT Number: M048472
• CAS Number: 1336-21-6
• Molecular Formula: NH4OH
• Molecular Weight: 35.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: azanium;hydroxide
• InChI: InChI=1S/H3N.H2O/h1H3;1H2
• InChIKey: VHUUQVKOLVNVRT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [NH4+].[OH-]

Ammonium hydroxide（Cat No.:M048472）, often known as household ammonia, is a solution of ammonia in water characterized by its strong, pungent odor. This clear, colorless liquid is a common cleaning agent used in many household and industrial cleaners due to its ability to dissolve dirt, grease, and grime. In addition to its cleaning uses, ammonium hydroxide is employed in the food industry as a pH adjuster and antimicrobial agent. It is also used in the production of fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and in various chemical synthesis processes where a mild alkaline environment is required.