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Silver Acetate

Molecular formula: 

AgC2H3O2

 

CAS number: 

563-63-3

 

Solubility details
Solubility in water: 
1.02g/L
State
State at 25C and 1000 kPa: 

solid (white crystalline plates or off-white powder)

Melting point (Celsius): 
174.00oC
Melting point (Kelvin): 
447.15K
Boiling point (Celsius): 
220.00oC
Boiling point (Kelvin): 
493.15K
General information
Appearence: 

white to slightly grayish powder

Colour: 

white to slightly grayish

Molar mass: 
166.9100g/mol
Density: 
3.2600g/cm3

Silver acetate is a photosensitive, white crystalline substance. It is commonly used as a pesticide. It also produces a repulsive taste when combined with cigarette smoke, that's why t is used in chewing gum and lozenges to aid the cessation of smoking.