Title: Ammonium Bisulfate
CAS Registry Number: 7803-63-6
Additional Names: Acid ammonium sulfate; ammonium hydrogen sulfate
Molecular Formula: H5NO4S
Molecular Weight: 115.11
Percent Composition: H 4.38%, N 12.17%, O 55.60%, S 27.86%
Line Formula: NH4HSO4
Literature References: Prepn: Gmelins, Ammonium (8th ed.) 23, 293-298 (1936).
Properties: Deliquesc crystals. mp about 147°. d 1.787. Freely sol in water. Practically insol in alcohol, acetone, pyridine. Keep well closed.
Melting point: mp about 147°
Density: d 1.787
Use: In hair-waving preparations; as catalyst for organic reactions. |