Silver carbonate

Description

Silver carbonate is identified by CAS 534-16-7, molecular formula CAg2O3 and molecular weight 273.79 g/mol. UNII V9WU3IKN4Q; InChIKey KQTXIZHBFFWWFW-UHFFFAOYSA-L. Melting Point: 218 °C; Density: 6.077 @25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	534-16-7
PubChem CID	92796
Molecular formula	CAg2O3
Molecular weight	273.79 g/mol
IUPAC name	disilver;carbonate
InChIKey	KQTXIZHBFFWWFW-UHFFFAOYSA-L
UNII (FDA)	V9WU3IKN4Q

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	275.745
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	275.79459
Monoisotopic Mass	273.79493
Topological Polar Surface Area	63.2
Heavy Atom Count	6
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	18.8

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	218 °C
Density	6.077 @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• Silver carbonate is an odorless yellow to brown solid. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
• Light yellow solid; Darkens on drying and light exposure; [Merck Index] Yellow odorless powder; Insoluble in water (0.032 g/L); [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
• 6.1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	0.6% (1 / 166)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.6% (1 / 166)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (25.3%), H318 (74.7%), H319 (24.7%), H335 (25.3%), H400 (69.9%), H410 (71.7%)

Documented Uses

• Used as an oxidizing agent (to convert alcohols to aldehydes and ketones) and as a biological stain; [Merck Index]
• Silver carbonate is used as a reagent in organic synthesis such as the Koenigs-Knorr reaction. It is also employed to convert alkyl bromides into alcohols. (L815)
• Carbonic acid, silver(1+) salt (1:2): ACTIVE
• Silver and its compounds can be absorbed via inhalation, while silver compounds can also be absorbed orally and dermally. It distributes throughout the body in the blood, particularily to the liver. Insoluble silver salts are transformed into soluble silver sulfide albuminates, bind to amino or carboxyl groups in RNA, DNA, and proteins, or are reduced to metallic silver by ascorbic acid or catecholamines. Metallic silver is oxidized and may deposit in the tissues, causing arygria. Silver is eliminated primarily in

Synonyms

Silver carbonate; Silver(I) carbonate; 534-16-7; Disilver carbonate; Fetizon's reagent; Silver(1) carbonate; Silver carbonate (2:1); V9WU3IKN4Q; Carbonic acid, disilver(1+) salt; DTXSID9042384; NSC-112223; diargentio carbonate; RefChem:58667; DTXCID7022384; Argentum carbonicum 6 Special Order; 208-590-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Silver carbonate?

CAS 534-16-7; molecular formula CAg2O3; molecular weight 273.79 g/mol.

What other names is Silver carbonate known by?

Silver carbonate, Silver(I) carbonate, 534-16-7, Disilver carbonate, Fetizon's reagent, Silver(1) carbonate.

Is Silver carbonate classified as hazardous?

0.6% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1 of 166).

What are the key physical properties of Silver carbonate?

Melting Point: 218 °C; Density: 6.077 @25 °C.

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