Ammonium succinate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula . This is an organic ammonium salt of succinic acid.
Synthesis Succinic acid reacts with ammonium carbonate to form ammonium succinate.
Also, a reaction of ammonia water with succinic acid:
Physical properties Ammonium succinate forms colorless crystals, easily soluble in water.
Thermal decomposition of ammonium succinate produces succinimide.
Uses The compound is used a mediator in medicine, lacquer manufacture, and in the production of perfume esters. It is also used in food as a sequestrant, buffer, and neutralizing agent.
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