Ammonium Carbonate
Ammonium carbonate, commonly referred to as baker's ammonia, is a salt employed both as a leavening agent and as smelling salts. It served as a forerunner to contemporary leavening agents like baking soda and baking powder.
- Synonyms
- diammonium carbonate, E503i, baker's ammonia, salt of hartshorn
- Chemical Formula
- (NH4)2CO3
- CAS Number
- 10361-29-2
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 96.09 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 58°C
- Forms
- Powder, White, Crystalline
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Photographic supplies
- Baking
- Medicines
- Tobacco additive
- Acidifying agent
- Pharmaceuticals