AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE 28% ACS Reagent

Appearance

Clear colorless liquid with a very strong ammonia odor.

Function

Ammonia is used as a fertilizer directly or in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives and a huge range of materials. Ammonium hydroxide is widely used as a buffer (as ammonium acetate or as ammonium carbonate). These buffers are volatile and can be removed from protein solutions by lyophilization, leaving salt-free solids.

Synonyms

Ammonium Hydroxide 28% ACS Reagent, Ammonia solutions; Ammonia water; “spirit of Hartshorn”

Storage

Should be stored tightly sealed in a vented cabinet away from acids at room temperature.

Industry

Industrial

Product Class

Acs/reagent
buffering agents

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 48580 SUB 3 CLASS 55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: -77.7oC
API: NO
Allergen: YES
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 35.05 g/mol