Silver acetate

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Silver acetate
Silver acetate
Other names Acetic acid, silver (1+) salt
Identifiers
CAS number [563-63-3]
Properties
Molecular formula AgC2H3O2
Molar mass 166.91 g/mol
Appearance white to slightly grayish powder
slightly acidic odor
Density 3.26 g/cm3, solid
Boiling point

decomposes at 220°C

Solubility in water 1.02 g/100 g (20 °C)
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704
0
1
0
 
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Silver acetate (AgC2H3O2) is a photosensitive, white crystalline substance commonly used as a pesticide. It also produces a repulsive taste when combined with cigarette smoke, so it is used in chewing gum and lozenges to aid the cessation of smoking.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hymowitz, Norman; Haftan Eckholdt (1996). "Effects of a 2.5-mg Silver Acetate Lozenge on Initial and Long-Term Smoking Cessation". Preventative Medicine 25: 537–546. doi:10.1006/pmed.1996.0087. 
  2. ^ E. J. Jensen, E. Schmidt, B. Pedersen, R. Dahl1 (1991). "Effect on smoking cessation of silver acetate, nicotine and ordinary chewing gum, Influence of smoking history". Psychopharmacology 104: 470–474. doi:10.1007/BF02245651. 
  • F. H. MacDougall, and S. Peterson (1947). "Equilibria in Silver Acetate Solutions". The Journal of Physical Chemistry 51: 1346–1361. doi:10.1021/j150456a009.