Ammonium Bicarbonate

Ammonium Bicarbonate is a versatile ammonium-based compound widely used in food processing, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. In the food industry, it is best known as a leavening agent and baking additive, providing texture and volume in baked goods, cookies, and crackers. Its easy decomposition into carbon dioxide, water, and ammonia makes it an effective and residue-free leavening solution. In agriculture, Ammonium Bicarbonate functions as a nitrogen fertilizer, helping improve soil fertility and crop yield.

Beyond food and agriculture, Ammonium Bicarbonate is employed as a processing aid, pH regulator, and reagent in industries such as plastics, rubber, dyes, ceramics, and fire extinguishers. It is also used in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical formulations, where consistency and solubility are critical. With its balance of functionality, affordability, and broad availability, Ammonium Bicarbonate remains in steady demand across consumer products, industrial operations, and specialty chemical markets.

Synonyms: Ammonium Bicarbonate, 1066-33-7, Hartshorn, Acidic Ammonium Carbonate

Characteristics:

IUPAC Name: Azanium Hydrogen Carbonate

CAS Number: 1066-33-7

UN Number: 3077

Recommended Use / Industries:

• Food processing: leavening agent (baked goods, regulated uses)
• Pharmaceuticals and laboratory reagents
• Fire extinguishing compounds
• Fertilizers and agriculture