Ammonium chloride

Ammonium Chloride is a systemic and urinary acidifying salt. Ammonium chloride helps maintain pH and exerts a mild diuretic effect. This acid forming salt also exerts an expectorant effect by irritating the mucous membranes and is used for alleviation of cough.

CAS Number:                 

12125-02-9;

Synonyms:                      

Salmiac; Sal ammoniac; Ammonium muriate; Ammoneric  

Molecular Formula:     

NH4Cl

Molecular Weight:  

53.489 g/mol

InChI Key:                   

NLXLAEXVIDQMFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N