Molekula
Silver acetate
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Silver acetate is an inorganic silver salt with the chemical formula CH3COOAg, primarily used in photography, silver plating, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is also used as a laboratory reagent and oxidizing agent, as a pesticide, and as the active ingredient in some anti-smoking lozenges and chewing gums. It appears as a white, crystalline powder that darkens upon exposure to light. This chemical has a CAS number of 563-63-3 and a molecular weight of 166.91 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions, with a signal word of warning indicating moderate hazard. Molekula supplies silver acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to Off-white powder |
| Assay | ≥ 98.5% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Bismuth (Bi) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Nitrate (NO3-) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Nitric acid insolubles | ≤ 0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033022 |
| CAS Number | 563-63-3 |
| IUPAC Name | silver acetate |
| EC Number | 209-254-9 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3COOAg |
| Molecular Weight | 166.91 |
| Exact Mass | 165.9184 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[O-].[Ag+] |
| InChIKey | CQLFBEKRDQMJLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H4O2.Ag/c1-2(3)4;/h1H3,(H,3,4);/q;+1/p-1 |
| PubChem CID | 11246 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2843.29.01.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2843290000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
- P337+313 If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Acetic acid silver salt
- Acetic acid silver(I) salt
- ACETIC ACID, SILVER(1+) SALT
- Acetic acid, silver(1+) salt (1:1)
- argentio acetate
- Argentous acetate; Silver Monoacetate;
- Silver acetate Ag(OAc)
- Silver monoacetate
- Silver(1+) acetate
- Silver(I) acetate
Frequently asked questions
What is silver acetate commonly used for?
Silver acetate is primarily used in silver plating, as a reagent in organic synthesis, and in some photographic processes.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of silver acetate?
The chemical formula is **CH₃COOAg**, and the molecular weight is **166.91 g/mol**.
How should silver acetate be stored?
Store silver acetate at **ambient temperature** in a cool, dry place, away from incompatible substances.
What grades of silver acetate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **technical-grade silver acetate**—contact us for specifications and purity details.
Can Molekula supply silver acetate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer **bulk quantities** of silver acetate—please inquire for minimum order quantities and pricing.
What documentation comes with a silver acetate order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a packing list.
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