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Silver(I) oxide

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Argentous oxide, Disilver monoxide, Disilver oxide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Ag2O
CAS Number:
20667-12-3
Molecular Weight:
231.74
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24853593
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
EC Number:
243-957-1
MDL number:
MFCD00003404
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Quality Segment

100

assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder and chunks

composition

Ag₂O

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: silver

SMILES string

[Ag]O[Ag]

InChI

1S/2Ag.O

InChI key

KHJDQHIZCZTCAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Stoichiometric quantities of Ag2O convert tertiary bromides to esters, ethers, and amines.
Oxidizing agent for the generation of lactones from diols. Mediates monoprotection of symmetrical diols with alkyl halides in good to excellent yield.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Ox. Sol. 1

Storage Class

5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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