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SAL AMMONIAC [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
NH4Cl
formula, see observation
ClH4N
formula, see observation
12125-02-9
CAS number
DEF

A salt that sublimates at 340°C, [that is] slightly soluble in alcohol, [is] soluble in water, ammonia and glycerol, [and that] has many uses in bread making, pharmacy, printing, soldering, etc.

CONT

Ammonium chloride [is] used as a yeast food and dough conditioner in bread, rolls, buns, and so on [and is used] in medicine as an expectorant, urinary acidifier, and diuretic ...

OBS

muriate: chloride - used chiefly commercially.

OBS

ammonium chloride: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: NH4Cl or ClH4N

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NH4Cl
formula, see observation
ClH4N
formula, see observation
12125-02-9
CAS number
DEF

Sel sublimable à 340 °C, peu soluble dans l'alcool, soluble dans l'eau, l'ammoniaque et le glycérol [pour lequel] on connaît de nombreux usages (en boulangerie, pharmacie, imprimerie, soudage, etc.).

OBS

chlorure d'ammonium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

sel ammoniac : Nom commercial du chlorure d'ammonium.

OBS

Selon le Dictionnaire de chimie de R. Duval de 1978, salmiac serait le nom vulgaire du chlorure d'ammonium [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : NH4Cl ou ClH4N

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NH4Cl
formula, see observation
ClH4N
formula, see observation
12125-02-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: NH4Cl o ClH4N

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