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Silver nitrate

meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, USP, 99.8-100.5%

Synonym(s):

Nitric acid silver(I) salt

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Linear Formula:
AgNO3
CAS Number:
7761-88-8
Molecular Weight:
169.87
EC Number:
231-853-9
MDL number:
MFCD00003414
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329748987

vapor density

5.8 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

assay

99.8-100.5%

form

solid

quality

meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, USP

impurities

Al, Pb, Bi and Cu ions, complies
 acidity or alkalinity, complies
 residual solvents, complies
≤0.03% subst. not precipitated by HCl (as SO4)

mp

212 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

benzene: soluble 2.2 g/L

anion traces

nitrite (NO2-): ≤1000 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤100 mg/kg

cation traces

Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤20 mg/kg

suitability

complies for appearance of solution

SMILES string

[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[Ag+]

InChI

1S/Ag.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1

InChI key

SQGYOTSLMSWVJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Silver nitrate has been used for Von Kossa staining for evaluating the mineralized matrix. It has also been used for staining culture for assessing mineralization during osteogenic differentiation. Additionally, it has also been utilized in the staining of nucleic acids and of glycoconjugates in gels.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Silver nitrate is an inorganic compound that induces the protein conformational condition of amyloid A amyloidosis in mice. It also possesses antimicrobial activity against periodontal pathogens.

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Ox. Sol. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Corr. 1A

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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J R Furr et al.
The Journal of hospital infection, 27(3), 201-208 (1994-07-01)
Activated Charcoal Cloth with silver (Actisorb Plus) and solutions of silver nitrate, but not Actisorb (Activated Charcoal Cloth without silver), demonstrated antibacterial activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. This activity was unimpaired in the presence of plasma. Sodium thioglycollate was
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Journal of periodontal research, 36(2), 108-113 (2001-05-01)
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