Ammonium alum

HCID 62668

Basic information

CAS
7784-26-1
Standard SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[Al+3].[NH4+]
InChIKey
WZUKKIPWIPZMAS-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Molecular formula
AlH28NO20S2
Average molar mass
453.3 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
453.04614793

Overview

Ammonium alum is an inorganic sulfate salt.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Ammonium alum
IUPAC
aluminum;azanium;disulfate;dodecahydrate
English name
Aluminium ammonium sulfate dodecahydrate
Molecular formula
AlH28NO20S2
Molecular weight
453.33

Names & synonyms

Ammonium alumALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE DODECAHYDRATEAluminium ammonium sulfate dodecahydrateammonium alum dodecahydratealuminum;azanium;disulfate;dodecahydrateALUM,AMMONIUMALUM,AMMONIUM POWDERALUM, AMMONIUM POWDERALUM,AMMONIUM [VANDF]ALUMINIUM AMMONIUM SULFATEALUM,AMMONIUM POWDER [VANDF]Sulfuric acid, aluminium ammonium salt (2:1:1), dodecahydrate
Show more names
ALUMALUMINIUM AMMONIUM SULPHATE DODECAHYDRATEAMMONIUM AALUM AMMONIAALUM AMMONIUMAINH4(SO4)2·12H2OAluminum ammonium suAMMONIUM ALUM POWDER USP
ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULPHATE DODECAHYDRATEAMMONIUM ALUM DODECAHYDRATE [USP MONOGRAPH]ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE DODECAHYDRATE [MI]MONOALUMINUM MONOAMMONIUM-DISULFATE DODECAHYDRATESULFURIC ACID, ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SALT, HYDRATE (2:1:1:12)SULFURIC ACID, ALUMINUM AMMONIUM-SALT, HYDRATE (2:1:1:12)AMMONIUM ALUM DODECAHYDRATE (USP MONOGRAPH)RefChem:557656

Database identifiers

CAS
7784-26-1
PubChem CID
62668
DTXSID
DTXSID3047718
ChEBI
CHEBI:185255
UNII
5C36DRL9ZN
EC Number
616-522-2

Properties

Computed structural properties

Topological polar surface area
190 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
13
Hydrogen bond acceptors
20
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
24

Experimental & physicochemical properties

CosmeticsAntiperspirant
SpringerMaterials Propertiesdielectric constant
SolubilityFreely soluble in water, soluble in ethanol
Physical DescriptionLarge, colourless crystals or white powder

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
93.5 °C · 93.5 °C(lit.)
Boiling point
200 °C · 200 °C
Density
1.64 · 1.64
bulk density
700 · 700-800kg/m3
storage temp.
5 °C · Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility
2 O: · H2O: 0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (98.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 52 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: Sulfuric acid, aluminium ammonium salt (2:1:1), dodecahydrate

Commission Regulation No 844/2012

Other Safety InformationEvaluation - Use of aluminium in antiperspirants
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (98.1%)

Safety data

wgk
3
tsca
Yes
rtecs
WS5640010
hs_code
2833 30 00
risk_code
36/37/38-34
Signal word
Warning

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

Use Classification · 2 items

Food additives

Cosmetics -> Antiperspirant

Applications · 3 items

DescriptionAluminium ammonium sulphate is used as a bird and animal repellent. It is highly soluble in water, non-volatile and non-persistent in soils. It is moderately toxic to mammals and a recognised irritant. It is relatively non-toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.

UsesAmmonium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate may be used in the preparation of alum (Al(OH)3) gel and monodispersed yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) powder.

General DescriptionAmmonium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate, commonly called as ammonium alum, is widely used in the water purification, cosmetic formulation, fertilizers and food preservation. Its thermal decomposition has been studied. It has high latent heat of 251kJkg-1 with a potential use in the heating system. Its utility as a flame-retardant for cotton fabric has been studied.

Preparation methods · 1 item

PreparationAluminium ammonium sulfate dodecahydrate is produced through the reaction of sulphuric acid with aluminium hydroxide. Ammonium sulphate is added to the mixture and allowed to react. The mixture is then cooled and crystallized, followed by centrifugal separation. The resulting product is dried to obtain the final aluminium ammonium sulfate.

Suppliers100 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
阿诺西(上海)生物技术有限公司400-1107768 15058188853 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
湖南韵邦生物科技股份有限公司85561037 15386497078 · [email protected]
上海康朗生物科技有限公司021-61998208 18217752821 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Ammonium alum is an inorganic sulfate salt.

Related reactions

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