Ammonium bisulfate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NH4HSO4. It is a white crystalline powder, soluble in water, almost insoluble in ethanol, acetone and pyridine.

Properties

Chemical Formula : NH4HSO4

Appearance : White crystalline powder

Density : 1.79 g/cm³

Melting point : 147 °c

Boiling point : 350 °C (decomposition)

Solubility: soluble in water, almost insoluble in ethanol, acetone and pyridine.

Other Names : Sulfuric acid, ammonium salt (1:1) ; Sulfuric acid, monoammonium salt;

Ammonium sulfate ((NH4)HSO4) ; Acid ammonium sulfate ; Ammonium acid sulfate

Uses

It is mainly used as analytical reagents, organic reaction catalysts.