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Ammonium bromide
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Ammonium bromide is an inorganic salt composed of ammonium and bromide ions, primarily used as a sedative, anticonvulsant, and in photography, as well as a reagent in chemical synthesis and flame retardant applications. It is a white, crystalline solid with a mild saline taste, soluble in water and polar solvents. Ammonium bromide has a CAS number of 12124-97-9, with the molecular formula H4BrN and a molecular weight of 97.94246 g/mol. It is stable under ambient storage conditions. It carries the signal word Danger, with hazard statements H319 (causes serious eye irritation), H336 (may cause drowsiness or dizziness), H360FD (may damage fertility; may damage the unborn child), H362 (may cause harm to breast-fed children), H372 (causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure), H400 (very toxic to aquatic life) and H410 (very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects). Molekula supplies ammonium bromide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 50253785
- CAS Number
- 12124-97-9
- IUPAC Name
- azanium bromide
- EC Number
- 235-183-8
- Molecular Formula
- BrH4N
- Molecular Weight
- 97.94
- Exact Mass
- 96.9527
- SMILES
- [NH4+].[Br-]
- InChIKey
- SWLVFNYSXGMGBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/BrH.H3N/h1H;1H3
- PubChem CID
- 25514
Synonyms
- Ammonii bromidum
- Ammonium bromatum
- Ammonium bromide ((NH4)Br)
- Ammonium bromide, Puratronic?
- Ammoniun Bromatum
- azanium;bromide
- Hydrobromic acid monoammoniate
- Nervine
- NH4Br
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White tetragonal crystals
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 542 °C (decomposes)
- Boiling Point
- 396 °C (sublimation point)
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Freely soluble in methanol, ethanol, acetone; slightly soluble in ether; practically insoluble in ethyl acetate
- Refractive Index
- 1.712
Source: PubChem CID 25514 (HSDB)
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Frequently asked questions
What is ammonium bromide commonly used for?
Ammonium bromide is primarily used in photography as a component of photographic developers, in medicine as a sedative, and in some chemical synthesis processes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of ammonium bromide?
The chemical formula is H₄BrN (NH₄Br), and the molecular weight is 97.94 g/mol.
How should ammonium bromide be stored?
Store ammonium bromide at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances like strong oxidizers.
What grades of ammonium bromide does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies analytical grade and technical grade ammonium bromide; let us know your application for recommendations.
Can Molekula supply ammonium bromide in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities of ammonium bromide—contact us for pricing and availability based on your order size.
What documentation comes with an order of ammonium bromide?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a packing list.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.