8517. Silver Lactate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 128-00-7
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid silver salt.
C3H5AgO3; mol wt 196.94.
C 18.30%, H 2.56%, Ag 54.77%, O 24.37%.
CH3CH(OH)COOAg.

Derivative

Monohydrate.

Properties

White or slightly gray, cryst powder readily affected by light. Sol in about 15 parts water; slightly sol in alcohol. Protect from light.

Therapeutic Category

Topical anti-infective; astringent.

Keywords

Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Silver compounds; Astringent