Silver perchlorate

Silver perchlorate

Names
IUPAC name Silver(I) perchlorate
Systematic IUPAC name Silver(I) chlorate(VII)
Other names Perchloric acid, silver(1+) salt Argentous perchlorate
Identifiers
CAS Number	7783-93-9 Y 14242-05-8 (hydrate) N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	22968 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.029.123
EC Number	232-035-4
PubChem CID	24562
UNII	SV4X1U113O Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID40884427
InChI InChI=1S/Ag.ClHO4/c;2-1(3,4)5/h;(H,2,3,4,5)/q+1;/p-1 Y Key: YDHABVNRCBNRNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M Y InChI=1/Ag.ClHO4/c;2-1(3,4)5/h;(H,2,3,4,5)/q+1;/p-1 Key: YDHABVNRCBNRNZ-REWHXWOFAI
SMILES [Ag+].[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	AgClO4
Molar mass	207.319 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless hygroscopic crystals
Density	2.806 g/cm3
Melting point	486 °C (907 °F; 759 K) (decomposes)
Solubility in water	557 g/100 mL (25 °C) 792.8 g/100 mL (99 °C)
Solubility	soluble in organic solvents
Structure
Crystal structure	cubic
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H272, H314
Precautionary statements	P210, P220, P221, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P363, P370+P378, P405, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	2 0 2 OX
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Silver perchlorate is the chemical compound with the formula AgClO₄. This white solid forms a monohydrate and is mildly deliquescent. It is a useful source of the Ag⁺ ion, although the presence of perchlorate presents risks. It is used as a catalyst in organic chemistry.