Hydroxylamine hydrochloride
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Description
Colorless, columnar crystals. Hydroxylamine hydrochloride is used as a Reducing agent in photography. It is also used as an Antioxidant in some commercial products.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oxammonium hydrochloride; hydroxylammonium chloride; hydroxylaminium chloride
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion.
- Inhalation and contact with skin, eyes, and membranes are harmful.
- Decomposes with moisture to yield corrosive products and toxic fumes.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water, glycerol, propylene glycol. Insoluble in ether.
pH = 3.2 (0.2 molar solution)
| Composition | ClH4NO |
|---|---|
| CAS | 5740-11-1 |
| Melting Point | 151 C (dec) |
| Density | 1.7 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=69.50 |