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===Synthesis=== | ===Synthesis=== | ||
* Action of urease upon [[urea]], usually at raised temperature. | * Action of [[urease]] upon [[urea]], usually in an aqueous environment at raised temperature. | ||
*: {{#Chem: (NH2)2CO + | *: {{#Chem: (NH2)2CO + 3H2O → CO2 + 2NH3OH}} | ||
==Testing== | ==Testing== | ||
==Purification== | ==Purification== | ||
Revision as of 20:30, 11 December 2019
| Chemical formula | NH4OH |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | colorless liquid |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 35.04 |
| Enthalpy of Formation(kJ/mol) | -80 |
| Density(g/cc) | 0.88-0.91 |
| Melting Point(°C) | -57.5 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 37.7 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | misc |
| NFPA 704 |  0
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Uses
Primary
- Feedstock for ammonium chloride and most amines.
- Solvent
- Antibacterial
- Fertilizer
Other
Natural occurrence
- Occurs naturally in the effluent of birds, fish, and rodents.
Hazards
- Inhalation or consumption can be hazardous
Production
Extraction
- Directly from excrement
Synthesis
- Action of urease upon urea, usually in an aqueous environment at raised temperature.
- (NH2)2CO + 3 H2O → CO2 + 2 NH3OH
Testing
Purification
Storage
- Airtight containers