Ammonium Sulfate
Application Notes
Ammonium Sulfate may be used for the precipitation or fractionation of proteins or for purification of antibodies. Useful for crystallographic analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. The use of ammonium sulfate in long PCR buffer, in PCR lysis solution, and in second strand cDNA synthesis has been reported.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Used for the precipitation or fractionation of proteins | Purification of antibodies | Useful for crystallographic analysis of nucleic acids and proteins | Used in PCR buffer
SKU | 02191409-CF |
Alternate Names | Sulfuric Acid Diammonium Salt; Mascagnite |
Application Notes | Ammonium Sulfate may be used for the precipitation or fractionation of proteins or for purification of antibodies. Useful for crystallographic analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. The use of ammonium sulfate in long PCR buffer, in PCR lysis solution, and in second strand cDNA synthesis has been reported. |
Auto Ignition | Not flammable (USCG, 1999) |
Base Catalog Number | 191409 |
CAS # | 7783-20-2 |
Density | 1.78 at 59° F (USCG, 1999) |
EC Number | 231-984-1 |
Format | Powder |
Grade | ACS grade |
Insoluble Matter | ≤0.005% |
Melting Point | 280 deg C (decomposes) |
Molecular Formula | (NH4)2SO4 |
Molecular Weight | 132.134 g/mol |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
pH | pH = 5.5 (0.1 M aqueous solution) |
RTECS Number | BS4500000 |
Solubility | Freely soluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/water">water</a>, insoluble in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-702" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/ethanol">ethanol</a> |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Vapor Pressure | Vapor pressure of saturated solution: 0.901 kPa at 10 deg C; 1.319 kPa at 15 deg C; 1.871 kPa at 20 deg C; 2.573 kPa at 25 deg C; 3.439 kPa at 30 deg C; 4.474 kPa at 35 deg C |