Silver acetate PurReagent, >=99%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C2H3AgO2
Molecular Weight:  166.91 g/mol
CAS Number: 563-63-3

Properties

Water Solubility 10.2 g/L (20 ºC)
Assay Purity >=99%
B pt. NA
M pt. Decomposes
Density 3.259 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H319,H335,H400
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P273 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number 3077

Description

Application
Used as a chemical reagent in organic synthesis and laboratory research. Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain chemical reactions. Used in the preparation of other silver compounds. Incorporated in some antimicrobial and antibacterial formulations due to the antimicrobial properties of silver ions. Historically used in products designed to reduce the taste of tobacco for smoking cessation.

Purpose
The primary purpose of silver acetate is to provide a controlled source of silver ions for chemical synthesis catalytic processes and antimicrobial applications.

General Description
Silver acetate is a white to light-gray crystalline chemical compound of silver and acetic acid. It is slightly soluble in water and is commonly used as a source of silver ions in chemical and industrial processes.