Title: Ammonium Carbamate
CAS Registry Number: 1111-78-0
Additional Names: "Anhydride" of ammonium carbonate; ammonium aminoformate
Molecular Formula: CH6N2O2
Molecular Weight: 78.07
Percent Composition: C 15.38%, H 7.75%, N 35.88%, O 40.99%
Line Formula: NH2COONH4
Literature References: Prepd from dry ice and liq ammonia: Brooks, Audrieth, Inorg. Synth. 2, 85 (1946).
Properties: Cryst powder; ammonia odor; gradually loses ammonia in the air changing to ammonium carbonate. Volatilizes at about 60°. Freely sol in water; sol in alcohol.
Use: Ammoniating agent, less vigorous than NH3. |