544. Ammonium Phosphite

Nomenclature

CAS number: 51503-61-8
H9N2O3P; mol wt 116.06.
H 7.82%, N 24.14%, O 41.36%, P 26.69%.

Description and references

Prepn: Gmelins, Ammonium (8th ed.) 23, pp 416-417 (1936).

Chemical structure

Properties

Monohydrate, deliquesc crystals. Sol in water. Keep tightly closed.

Use

As reducing agent; corrosion inhibitor for lubricating grease.