Silver acetate
| 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
- ↑ 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) - ↑ 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