Ammonium bromide CAS 12124-97-9

Name	Ammonium bromide
Synonyms	azanium bromide
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	NH4Br
Molecular Weight	97.94
CAS Registry Number	12124-97-9
EC Number	235-183-8

Uses：

1. Pharmaceutical field

Sedation and Hypnosis: Used to treat neurasthenia, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders

Coughing and phlegm dispelling: Inhibit the cough center and relieve bronchial spasms.

Anti allergy and antispasmodic: Relieve allergy symptoms and smooth muscle spasms.

2. Industrial applications

Photographic material: As a key component of photographic film emulsion and developer, it enhances image stability.

Wood treatment: Used as a fire retardant and preservative, inhibiting combustion reactions by releasing hydrogen bromide.

Water treatment and flame retardancy: Enhancing the flame resistance and water purification effect of materials.

3. Chemical analysis

Drip analysis of copper ions: forming characteristic precipitates (AgBr) with copper for qualitative or quantitative detection.

Stone printing: as a photosensitive agent to improve printing accuracy.

4. Other uses

Metallurgy and Electroplating: Used for preparing metal plating solutions and cleaning materials.

Laboratory research: Participate in organic reactions and phase transfer catalysis research.