Ammonium acetate is a chemical compound with the formula NH4C2H3O2 (or C2H4O2.NH3 or C2H7NO2). It is a white solid and can be derived from the reaction of ammonia and acetic acid. It is available commercially and, depending on grade, can be rather inexpensive. == Uses and distinctive properties == As the salt of a weak acid and a weak base, ammoni...
CH3COONH4 Molar mass: 77.08248
a white, crystalline, deliquescent, water-soluble solid, NH(CHO), used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes and meat preservatives.