Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

IUPAC: Ammonium hydrogen carbonate

CAS: 1066-33-7

Overview

Ammonium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that decomposes completely to gases when heated, leaving no residue. It is used in flat baked goods like crackers.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×5
6.4%
C
Carbon ×1
15.2%
N
Nitrogen ×1
17.7%
O
Oxygen ×3
60.7%

Uses

  • • Leavening agent (E503)
  • • Fire extinguisher powder
  • • Ceramic manufacturing
  • • Fertilizer

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Decomposes completely to NH₃, CO₂, and H₂O, leaving no salty residue in baked goods

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)(O)[O-].[NH4+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
79.06 g/mol
Density
1.5860 g/cm³
Melting Point
41.9 °C
Solubility
220 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
79.0269
TPSA
61.4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
24.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Fluoride

CaF₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ammonium Bicarbonate?
Ammonium Bicarbonate (NH₄HCO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Ammonium hydrogen carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Ammonium Bicarbonate?
Ammonium Bicarbonate has a molar mass of 79.06 g/mol.
What state is Ammonium Bicarbonate at room temperature?
Ammonium Bicarbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ammonium Bicarbonate organic or inorganic?
Ammonium Bicarbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Ammonium Bicarbonate?
Ammonium Bicarbonate (NH₄HCO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).