Silver acetate

Catalog Number	ACM563633-1
CAS	563-63-3
Structure
Description	Silver acetate is an inorganic compound with the empirical formula CH3CO2Ag (or AgC2H3O2). It is a photosensitive, white, crystalline solid. It is a useful reagent in the laboratory as a source of silver ions lacking an oxidizing anion. It has been used in some antismoking drugs.
Synonyms	Acetic acid silver(I) salt
IUPAC Name	Silver;acetate
Molecular Weight	166.91
Molecular Formula	C2H3AgO2
Canonical SMILES	CC(=O)[O-].[Ag+]
InChI	InChI=1S/C2H4O2.Ag/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1
InChI Key	CQLFBEKRDQMJLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Melting Point	2000ºC
Flash Point	40ºC
Purity	95%+
Density	3.259 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in 100 parts cold water
Appearance	White to gray solid
Application	3 - 1 - Carbonylation Silver acetate, when combined with carbon monoxide (CO), can induce the carbonylation of primary and secondary amines. Other silver salts can be used but the acetate gives the best yield. 2 R2NH + 2 AgOAc + CO → [R2N]2CO + 2 HOAc + 2 Ag 3 - 2 - Hydrogenation Silver acetate in a solution of pyridine absorbs hydrogen and is reduced to metallic silver. 3 - 3 - Direct ortho - arylation Silver acetate is a useful reagent for direct ortho-arylation (to install two adjacent substituents on an aromatic ring) for of benzylamines and N-methylbenzylamines. The reaction is palladiumcatalized and requires a slight excess of silver acetate.This reaction is shorter than previous ortho-arylation methods.
Storage	Store below +30 °C
Complexity	25.5
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	2
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
EC Number	209-254-9
Exact Mass	165.9184
Formal Charge	0
Hazard Codes	Xi
Heavy Atom Count	5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	165.9184
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.1 Ų

Q&A

What is the chemical formula of silver acetate?

The chemical formula of silver acetate is CH3COOAg.

What is the molecular weight of silver acetate?

The molecular weight of silver acetate is 166.91.

What is the color of silver acetate?

Silver acetate is white to gray in color.

What is the melting point of silver acetate?

Silver acetate decomposes at its melting point.

What are some synonyms of silver acetate?

Some synonyms of silver acetate are silver acetate purum p.a., acetic acid, silver acetate 99.99% trace metals basis, and silver acetate anhydrous.

How is silver acetate used in the laboratory?

Silver acetate is used as a reagent for direct ortho-arylation, conversion of organohalogen compounds into alcohols, and as a catalyst in cycloaddition reactions.

What is the solubility of silver acetate?

Silver acetate has a solubility of 10.2g/L.

How is silver acetate synthesized?

Silver acetate can be synthesized by the reaction of acetic acid and silver carbonate or by treatment of silver nitrate with sodium acetate.

What are some reactivity profiles of silver acetate?

Silver acetate is freely soluble in dilute nitric acid and can serve as an oxidizing agent.

How is silver acetate used as a deterrent for smoking?

Silver acetate is used in gum, spray, and lozenges to deter smokers from smoking by creating an unpleasant metallic taste in the smoker's mouth when mixed with smoke.