Ammonium chloride, 0.5M aq. soln., Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
Ammonium chloride is used for the lysis of human red blood cells. It is used in protein isolation techniques and in the study of basic calcium phosphate crystals in fibroblasts. It inhibits intracellular dissolution of basic calcium phosphate (BCP) crystals by alkalinizing phagolysosomes. It is used as a flavoring agent in some types of liquorices. It is also used as electrolyte in zinc-carbon batteries.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water. Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and glycerol. Insoluble in acetone, and ether.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.