Ammonium Iodide is a white crystalline inorganic salt widely used as a source of iodide ions in pharmaceutical, photographic, and analytical applications. It is sensitive to air and light and should be stored under controlled conditions to maintain stability.
| CAS Number | 12027-06-4 |
| Chemical Formula | NH4I |
| Molecular Weight | 144.94 g/mol |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder or granules (may turn yellow to brown on exposure to air or light) |
| Melting Point | 551 °C (sublimes) |
| Purity | ≥ 99.0% |
| Solubility |
Highly soluble in water (≈ 155 g/100 mL at 20 °C); soluble in ethanol and glycerol |
| Safety Information |
Classified as an irritant (GHS07). Causes skin and eye irritation and may cause respiratory discomfort if inhaled. Store in a dark, airtight container to prevent decomposition to iodine. |
| Packing |
Laboratory packs: 100 g, 500 g, 1 Kg amber glass or HDPE bottles Industrial packs: 25 Kg fiber drums with moisture-proof black PE liners (light-protected) |
| Synonyms | Azanium iodide |
| Uses |
Used in photographic chemicals for film processing, as an analytical reagent in laboratories, and as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and specialty lubricant formulations. |
