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Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate is widely utilized as a fertilizer, which provides phosphorous and nitrogen for plants. It is used as a dry fire extinguisher. It is a well known nonlinear optical material for various optoelectronic applications. It is also used in an emerald green, amethyst and aquamarine crystal growing box kit for children.
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.
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate is widely utilized as a fertilizer, which provides phosphorous and nitrogen for plants. It is used as a dry fire extinguisher. It is a well known nonlinear optical material for various optoelectronic applications. It is also used in an emerald green, amethyst and aquamarine crystal growing box kit for children.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in acetone.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and sodium hypochlorite.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 198°C to 204°C |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Merck Index | 14,543 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in acetone. |
| IUPAC Name | azanium;dihydrogen phosphate |
| Formula Weight | 115.03 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.803 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Warning
EINECSNumber : 231-764-5
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only