CAS 12125-02-9
Ammonium Chloride
CAS 12125-02-9ClH4N53.49 g/mol
Ammonium Chloride (CAS 12125-02-9) is primarily used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers, enhancing soil quality. This white crystalline substance is known for its high solubility in water, making it valuable across various sectors, including agriculture and water treatment. Its applications extend to food processing, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory reagents, catering to the diverse needs of multiple industries.
Main applicationAgricultural fertilizers — enhances nitrogen levels in soil.
Ammonium Chloride is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity, improving conditions in water treatment, and facilitating various laboratory processes. Its versatility across industries underscores its importance, making it a reliable choice for procurement officers and plant engineers alike.
Also known as
- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
- Ammonium muriate
- Darammon
- Ammoniumchlorid
- Amchlor
- Ammoneric
- Chlorammonic
- Salammonite

Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25.1 KG granular packs.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 12125-02-9
- Chemical formula
- ClH4N
- Molecular weight
- 53.49 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White crystalline granules
- Density
- 1.53 g/cm³
- Density
- 1.53 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 662 °F
- Solubility
- 37 %
- pH
- 5.0 (10% solution)
Ammonium Chloride (ClH4N) has a molecular weight of 53.49 g/mol. It manifests as a granular substance with a density of 1.53 g/cm³. The compound exhibits very low melting (sublimation point ~662 °F) and boiling points, as it sublimates when heated. Notably, it has a strong tendency to cake and is somewhat hygroscopic. For procurement, buyers should consider the grade based on application requirements, ensuring the correct pack size and concentration during ordering.
Delivery
Ammonium Chloride is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Agricultural fertilizers — enhances nitrogen levels in soil.
- Water treatment — helps in pH control and as a buffering agent.
- Pharmaceuticals — utilized in formulations and as a reagent.
- Food processing — acts as a food additive for flavor enhancement.
- Laboratory reagents — employed as a standard in chemical analysis.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves soil quality — enhances nutrient availability for crops.
- Facilitates pH control — stabilizes conditions in water treatment processes.
- Versatile applications — suitable for various sectors, including food and pharmaceuticals.
- Economical option — readily available in bulk pack size for large-scale use.
- Simple to handle — its granular form aids in easy application and storage.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Ammonium Chloride?
The CAS registry number for Ammonium Chloride is 12125-02-9. Its chemical formula is ClH4N, with a molecular weight of 53.49 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Ammonium Chloride?
Ammonium Chloride is also referred to as AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, Ammonium muriate, Darammon, Ammoniumchlorid, Amchlor and Ammoneric. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Ammonium Chloride is supplied?
Ammonium Chloride is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Ammonium Chloride look like?
Ammonium Chloride is described as white crystalline granules. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Ammonium Chloride used for?
Common applications include agricultural fertilizers — enhances nitrogen levels in soil., water treatment — helps in pH control and as a buffering agent., pharmaceuticals — utilized in formulations and as a reagent., food processing — acts as a food additive for flavor enhancement. and laboratory reagents — employed as a standard in chemical analysis.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Ammonium Chloride?
Ammonium Chloride is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Ammonium Chloride available in?
Available in 25.1 KG granular packs. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Ammonium Chloride
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 25517pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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