Ammonium hydroxide solution
1%(w/w) in H2O
Reagent
Code: #138053
Alias
Ammonium hydroxide solution; Ammonia water
CAS Number
1336-21-6
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Molecular Information
Weight
35.05 g/mol
Formula
H₅NO
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Registry Numbers
MDL Number
MFCD00066650
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Storage & Handling
Storage
Room temperature
description Product Description
Used as a cleaning agent in household and industrial cleaners due to its ability to cut through grease and grime effectively. Commonly found in glass, floor, and bathroom cleaners. Employed in agriculture as a source of nitrogen for fertilizers, helping promote plant growth. Utilized in food processing as a pH regulator, especially in the production of baked goods and cheeses. Plays a role in water treatment to adjust pH and neutralize acidic components. Also used in the manufacture of various chemicals, including amines and other ammonium compounds. In laboratory settings, serves as a reagent for qualitative inorganic analysis.