Ammonium Chloride (CAS: 12125-02-9) – Versatile Industrial and Food Additive Chemical

🧪 CAS Number: 12125-02-9

🌟 Product Description

Ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) is a white crystalline or granular compound with a mild salty and cooling taste. It is widely used as a food additive, soldering flux in metal finishing, an expectorant in pharmaceuticals, and a fertilizer additive. Highly soluble in water, it plays an important role in various industrial processes.

🏭 Applications

🍬 Food Industry: Flavoring and additive (especially in liquorice, lozenges, and confectionery)

🛠 Metal Processing: Flux in soldering and galvanizing

💊 Pharmaceutical Industry: Active ingredient in expectorant syrups

🌱 Agriculture: Nitrogen source in fertilizers

🏭 Chemical Industry: Electrolyte solutions and buffer solutions

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline or granular

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: NH₄Cl

Molecular Weight: 53.49 g/mol

Density: 1.53 g/cm³

Solubility: Highly soluble in water

Melting Point: 338 °C (sublimes)

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from moisture and store in tightly sealed containers. Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation; gloves and goggles should be used during handling.

🔑 Keywords

ammonium chloride, CAS 12125-02-9, NH4Cl, food additive, soldering flux, expectorant, fertilizer additive

📛 Other Names

Sal Ammoniac, Ammonium Muriate