Description

Hydroxylamine Nitrate is an inorganic salt with significant industrial utility, primarily valued for its strong reducing and nitrating agent properties. Its reactivity makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fine chemical, electronics, and polymer industries seeking precise and controlled chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of oximes and other nitrogen-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Caprolactam Production: Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of caprolactam, the monomer for Nylon-6.
• Photographic Developer: Acts as a reducing agent in photographic developing solutions and other imaging chemicals.
• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Serves as a short-stopper in synthetic rubber production (e.g., SBR, NBR) to control polymerization.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in metal plating and finishing processes as a reducing agent and corrosion inhibitor.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of etching and cleaning solutions for semiconductor wafers and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent in analytical methods for the determination of carbonyl compounds and metals.
• Rocket Propellant: Functions as a component in certain liquid monopropellant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydroxylamine Nitrate
CAS No.	13465-08-2
Molecular Formula	NH3OH•NO3 / H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	96.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydroxylammonium Nitrate; Oxammonium Nitrate; HAN; Hydroxyamine Nitrate; Nitric Acid, Hydroxylamine Salt; Hydroxylamine, Mononitrate; UN 0501
EINECS	236-691-2

Quality Control

Our Hydroxylamine Nitrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing for purity, assay, and key impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing specifications and test results. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, and combustible substances. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed. For long-term stability, storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HAN)	Min. 24% (aqueous solution) / Min. 98% (solid)
pH (of solution)	2.0 - 4.0
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	Max. 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	Max. 5 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.