Silver oxide

• CAT Number: M046485
• CAS Number: 1301-96-8
• Molecular Formula: Ag2O
• Molecular Weight: 123.87
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at -20℃
• IUPAC Name: oxosilver
• InChI: InChI=1S/Ag.O
• InChIKey: OTCVAHKKMMUFAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=[Ag]

Silver oxide (Cat No.: M046485) is an inorganic compound appearing as a dark brown to black powder, composed of silver in the +1 oxidation state and oxygen. It is commonly used as a mild oxidizing agent in organic synthesis, facilitating transformations such as oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids. Silver oxide also serves in antimicrobial coatings, ceramic preparations, and as a component in silver-oxide batteries due to its high energy density. It is sparingly soluble in water and decomposes upon heating to release metallic silver.