Chemistry name: | hydroxylammonium acid sulfate; hydroxylamine hemisulfate; HAS |
M Formula: | NH2OH•H2SO4 |
Properties: | |
White to brown crystalline solid. Bulk d 15–16 lb/gal (20C), mp indefinite (decomposes), pH of 0.1 molar aqueous solution 1.6. Very hygroscopic; soluble in water and methanol;slightly soluble in alcohol. | |
Use: | |
Reducing agent, photographic developer, purification agent for aldehydes and ketone, synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals; rubber chemicals, reagent. | |