Description

Ammonium Succinate is the ammonium salt of succinic acid, a key intermediate in the citric acid cycle. This high-purity compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and as a source of succinate ions. It serves critical functions in the pharmaceutical, food, and industrial biotechnology sectors. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for demanding global applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a buffering agent in formulations.
• Food Additive & Flavor Enhancer: Functions as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent in processed foods and beverages.
• Biochemical Research & Cell Culture: Serves as a component of microbial culture media and a substrate in metabolic pathway studies.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Acts as a precursor in the fermentative production of specialty chemicals and biodegradable polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in various chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Used in certain industrial water treatment formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Succinate
CAS No.	15574-09-1
Molecular Formula	C4H12N2O4
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Diammonium Succinate; Succinic Acid Diammonium Salt; Butanedioic Acid, Diammonium Salt; Ammonium Butanedioate; 1,4-Butanedioic Acid, Ammonium Salt (1:2); EINECS 239-635-1
EINECS	239-635-1

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Succinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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