Ammonium bromide, 99%

Description

CAS: 12124-97-9 | BrH4N | 97.94 g/mol

Ammonium bromide is often used as an intermediate source of bromide ion in laboratory processes and pharmaceutical preparations. It is most commonly used as an additive in the preparation of photographic films, fireproofing products and corrosion inhibitors. Ammonium bromide is widely utilized in the manufacture of photographic chemicals and emulsions. It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations. It finds application in fireproofing of wood and lithography.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ammonium bromide is often used as an intermediate source of bromide ion in laboratory processes and pharmaceutical preparations. It is most commonly used as an additive in the preparation of photographic films, fireproofing products and corrosion inhibitors. Ammonium bromide is widely utilized in the manufacture of photographic chemicals and emulsions. It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations. It finds application in fireproofing of wood and lithography.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic and air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, heavy metals, silver salts and potassium.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12124-97-9
• Molecular Formula: BrH4N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 97.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011419
• InChI Key: SWLVFNYSXGMGBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ammonium bromide
• SMILES: [NH4+].[Br-]

• Melting Point: 452°C (sublimation)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Merck Index: 14,505
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,ethanol and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 97.97
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.429
• Chemical Name or Material: Ammonium bromide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber	235-183-8
RTECSNumber	BO9155000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only