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, biochemical research, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors, where precise chemical composition is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Biochemical Research & Cell Culture: Acts as a component in microbial culture media and biochemical buffers.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the production of polymers, resins, and specialty esters.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in various analytical methods.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Potential use as a pH regulator or sequestrant in specific food-grade applications.
• Industrial Processes: Functions in metal treatment formulations and as a corrosion inhibitor.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Succinate
CAS No.	2226-88-2
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 Diammonium Salt; Succinic Acid Ammonium Salt; EINECS 218-761-6
EINECS No.	218-761-6

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Succinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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