Ammonium bicarbonate CAS#1066-33-7
N-rich Fertilizer : Nitrogen-containing, ideal for agricultural use.
High Water Solubility : Easily dissolves in water, facilitating application.
Alkaline Solution : Aqueous solution is weakly alkaline, beneficial for soil pH balance.
Controlled Decomposition : Decomposes gradually at room temperature, releasing nutrients slowly.
Product Overview: Ammonium Bicarbonate (CAS 1066-33-7)
Ammonium Bicarbonate is a vital nitrogenous chemical fertilizer, scientifically termed as ammonium hydrogen carbonate and popularly known in agriculture as "gas fertilizer." It appears as white powder or crystalline blocks with a faint ammoniacal odor. With a relative density of 1.58 and a melting point of 107.5°C (under rapid heating), it is highly soluble in water, creating a mildly alkaline solution, yet remains insoluble in ethanol and acetone.
Due to its hygroscopic nature, it tends to absorb moisture and agglomerate. Chemically, it is characterized by its relative instability at room temperature, where it gradually decomposes into carbon dioxide, ammonia, and water. This decomposition rate accelerates significantly under conditions of elevated temperature or high humidity, ensuring rapid nutrient release.
Parameters
Melting point | 105 °C |
Boiling point | 143.04°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1,586 g/cm3 |
vapor density | 2.7 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 67 hPa (20 °C) |
refractive index | 1.4164 (estimate) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
form | Solid |
color | White |
PH | 7.0-8.5 (25℃, 1M in H2O) |
Odor | faint ammonia odor |
Water Solubility | 220 g/L (20 ºC) |
λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.030 |
Merck | 14,497 |
BRN | 4329606 |
Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, alkali metals. |
LogP | -0.809 (est) |
Dissociation constant | 6.49 at 20℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 1066-33-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Ammonium bicarbonate (1066-33-7) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 22 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | BO8600000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2836 99 17 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 1066-33-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1576 mg/kg |
Applications of Ammonium Bicarbonate (CAS 1066-33-7)
Ammonium Bicarbonate offers unique versatility across multiple industries:
Efficient Crop Nutrition: As an agricultural "gas fertilizer," it simultaneously feeds plants nitrogen and boosts their photosynthetic activity for faster growth. Ideal for all soil types and application methods (base or topdressing).
Premium Food Leavening: Widely used as a high-grade leavening agent in baked goods and powdered juices. It is a government-approved food additive used safely to create light and airy textures.
Industrial & Lab Essential: It functions as a reliable analytical reagent, a precursor for other ammonium salts, and an agent for textile processing.



