Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Ammonium Carbonate (CAS: 506-87-6)?
Answer
Ammonium carbonate is primarily used in food as a leavening agent, especially in traditional baked goods like gingerbread. It also finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry for drug formulation, in the production of dyes and fertilizers, and in laboratory settings for chemical reactions and buffer solutions.
About
CAS No
506-87-6
English Name
Ammonium Carbonate
Molecular Formula
CH8N2O3
Molecular Weight
96.09 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)O.N.N
InChIKey
PRKQVKDSMLBJBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
