Silver acetate

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Template:Chembox header | Silver acetate
Silver acetate
Template:Chembox header | General
Other names Acetic acid, silver (1+) salt
Molecular formula AgC2H3O2
Molar mass 166.91 g/mol
Appearance white to slightly grayish powder
slightly acidic odor
CAS number [563-63-3]
Template:Chembox header | Properties
Density and phase 3.26 g/cm3, solid
Solubility in water 1.02 g/100 g (20 °C)
Melting point
Boiling point decomposes
Template:Chembox header | Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704 Template:NFPA 704
Template:Chembox header | 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]


References

  1. Hymowitz, Norman (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. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)
  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.

extra : not soluble in water

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