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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula Ag
Molecular Weight 107.8682
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of SILVER

SMILES

[Ag]

InChI

InChIKey=BQCADISMDOOEFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/Ag

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Description

Silver is a soft metal that is used medically in surgical instruments, dental prostheses, and alloys. According to FDA final rule, all over-the-counter drug products containing colloidal silver ingredients or silver salts for internal or external use are not generally recognized as safe and effective and are misbranded.

Approval Year

PubMed