Silver(I) oxide reacts with CO2 present in the atmosphere to afford silver carbonate. It is widely used in the preparation of ceramic pigments. It participates in the Arndt-Eistert synthesis.
Molecular Formula: Ag2O
Molecular Weight: 231.74
Linear Structural Formula: Ag2O
MDL Number: MFCD00003404
Purity: >=99.0% (AT)
Application: Silver(I) oxide may be used in the synthesis of following:
•(RS)-malic acid
•1,2-(o)-benzoquinone
•polysubstituted cyclic ethers