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Silver acetate
Introduction
Silver acetate (AgC2H3O2) is a photosensitive, white crystalline substance commonly used as a pesticide. It also produces a repulsive taste when combined with cigarette smoke, so it is used in chewing gum and lozenges to aid the cessation of smoking.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ Hymowitz, Norman (1996). “Effects of a 2.5-mg Silver Acetate Lozenge on Initial and Long-Term Smoking Cessation”. Preventative Medicine. 25: 537–546. doi:10.1006/pmed.1996.0087. Unknown parameter
|coauthors=ignored (help) - ↑ E. J. Jensen, E. Schmidt, B. Pedersen, R. Dahl1 (1991). “Effect on smoking cessation of silver acetate, nicotine and ordinary chewing gum, Influence of smoking history”. Psychopharmacology. 104: 470–474. doi:10.1007/BF02245651.
- F. H. MacDougall, and S. Peterson (1947). “Equilibria in Silver Acetate Solutions”. The Journal of Physical Chemistry. 51: 1346–1361. doi:10.1021/j150456a009.
extra : not soluble in water