Ammonium Bicarbonate (CAS: 1066-33-7) – Multi-Purpose Food and Industrial Chemical

🧪 CAS Number: 1066-33-7

🌟 Product Description

Ammonium bicarbonate (NH₄HCO₃) is a white crystalline powder with a mild ammonia odor. It is used in the food industry as a leavening agent and in various industrial processes as a pH regulator and chemical reactant. Upon heating, it decomposes into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water, making it especially suitable for certain baking applications.

🏭 Applications

🍞 Food Industry: Leavening agent (especially in biscuits, crackers, and cookies)

🧪 Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate and reactant

🧼 Cleaning Products: Mild alkaline component in cleaning formulations

🏭 Agriculture: Fertilizer additive and pH regulator

🐟 Aquaculture: pH buffer

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Odor: Mild ammonia odor

Molecular Formula: NH₄HCO₃

Molecular Weight: 79.06 g/mol

Density: 1.59 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in water

Decomposition Temperature: ~36–60 °C

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from moisture, as it may slowly decompose. Gloves and goggles are recommended during handling. Avoid inhalation of dust.

🔑 Keywords

ammonium bicarbonate, CAS 1066-33-7, baking powder, food additive, pH regulator, food chemicals, industrial chemicals

📛 Other Names

Acid Carbonate, Monoammonium Carbonate, E503