Nomenclature
CAS number: 128-00-7
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid silver salt.
C
3H
5AgO
3; mol wt 196.94.
C 18.30%, H 2.56%, Ag 54.77%, O 24.37%.
CH
3CH(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