8511. Silver Citrate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 126-45-4
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid silver salt; Itrol.
C6H5Ag3O7; mol wt 512.70.
C 14.06%, H 0.98%, Ag 63.12%, O 21.84%.

Properties

White, odorless, heavy, crystalline powder; darkens in light. Sol in 3500 parts water, more sol in boiling water; readily sol in dil HNO3, ammonia. Protect from light.

Use

Anti-infective dusting powder.