A compound made up of ammonia and hydrochloride, ammonium chloride, has medicinal as well as other functions in several industries. This inorganic compound is usually found in nature around volcanic vents and on burning coal dumps. This substance is an irritant and is used in cough syrups as an expectorant. Thykn Pharma Outsourcing is one of the leading ammonium chloride suppliers all around the world. 

COMMON USES OF AMMONIUM CHLORIDE:

Ammonium Chloride uses include the following;

  • Expectorant in the cough syrup.
  • Drug to acidify the blood in alkalosis.
  • In some Kidney problems.

STORAGE OF AMMONIUM CHLORIDE:

It is a hygroscopic compound. Moisture can ruin it, so always place it in a dry and well-ventilated area with no moisture around.


Description

Ammonium chloride is an irritant and due to this characteristic of ammonium chloride, it is used as an expectorant. This compound is of multiple uses such as; food additive, in the galvanization of metals, in the formation of buffers in labs, etc. A chemical with such a versatile range of applications is of great importance. 

BASIC INFO.:

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  • CAS number: 12125-02-9
  • Name: Ammonium Chloride.
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  • Specifications: An expectorant used in cough syrups.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Treatment and Function: It functions as an expectorant and helps people to get rid of stuck phlegm.
  • Physical Form: White Crystalline Solid.
  • Medicine Type: Human Medicine.
  • Ingredients: Ammonium Chloride API
  • Recommended for: Cough.
  • Storage: Store it away from moisture in a well-ventilated area.

USES:

 This compound has found its application in several respiratory conditions including bronchitis, tracheitis, tracheobronchitis, pneumonia, etc. In addition, it is used in metabolic alkalosis as well as hypochloremic states.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:

Ammonium chloride is an inorganic compound made up of ammonia and hydrochloride gas. It has a molecular formula of NH4Cl. This compound sublimates instead of melting because it breaks down into its constituent gases.

PRODUCT APPLICATION:

This compound acts as an irritant and irritates the respiratory mucosa. This causes increased production of secretion which helps in expelling the phlegm out with a cough. This application of ammonium chloride is very widely accepted and known. In some kidney conditions, the acid-base balance gets disturbed and ammonium chloride is used to treat the alkalosis, but very carefully.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

  • Melting Point – Ammonium chloride appears to sublime at 337.6℃ at 1atm.
  • Density – 1.519g/cm3
  • Form – Crystalline Solid.
  • HS Code – 28271000
  • Color – White.
  • Molecular Weight – 53.49g/mol.
  • Solubility –  Highly soluble in water.