Ammonium succinate

Ammonium succinate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula. This is an organic ammonium salt of succinic acid.

Synthesis

Succinic acid reacts with ammonium carbonate to form ammonium succinate.
Also, a reaction of ammonia water with succinic acid:

Physical properties

Ammonium succinate forms colorless crystals, easily soluble in water.
Thermal decomposition of ammonium succinate produces succinimide.

Uses

The compound is used a mediator in medicine, lacquer manufacture, and in the production of perfume esters. It is also used in food as a sequestrant, buffer, and neutralizing agent.