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Zinc Acetate

Zinc Acetate

CAS Number: 557-34-6

Molecular Formula: Zn(C2H3O2)2

About Zinc Acetate

Zinc diacetate (CAS No: 557-34-6) is increasingly utilized by North American metallurgical material firms as a high-purity chemical building block, valued for its vital role in advanced plating and anodizing processes that improve the corrosion resistance of lightweight alloys for emissions-free mobility. Ethanoic acid...

Synonyms

  • Anhydrous Zinc Acetate
  • Galzin
  • Zinc Acetate
  • Zinc Acetate Anhydrous
  • Zinc Acetate Dihydrate
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Zinc Acetate Specifications

CAS Number
557-34-6
Molecular Formula
Zn(C2H3O2)2
Molecular Weight
183.48 g/mol (anhydrous), 219.51 g/mol (dihydrate)
IUPAC Name
zinc;diacetate
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
InChI Key
DJWUNCQRNNEAKC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Zn/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
HSN No
29152990
solubility
Solubility: 40 g/ 100 g water at 25 °C; 67 g/100 g water at 100 °C; 3 g/ 100 g alcohol at 25 °C /Zinc acetate dihydrate/
density
1.74 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Molecular Weight
183.48 g/mol (anhydrous), 219.51 g/mol (dihydrate)
Physical appearance
White crystalline powder or flakes
Melting Point
237 °C
Boiling Point
Decomposes
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P312, P305+P351+P338, P310, P330, P403, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
Acute Tox. 4 (100%) Eye Dam. 1 (100%)

Dietary Supplement

A source of zinc to treat zinc deficiency and manage Wilson's disease by inhibiting copper absorption

Pharmaceutical Ingredient

An active component in lozenges to reduce cold symptoms and in topical preparations for its astringent and antiseptic properties

Industrial Catalyst

A catalyst used in the production of vinyl acetate from acetylene and other organic synthesis processes

Dye Mordant

A substance used in the textile industry to improve dye adhesion and fix colors to fabrics

Chemical Precursor

A precursor for the synthesis of other zinc salts, polymers, and zinc oxide nanoparticles via sol-gel routes

Plating Inhibitor

A chemical used in nuclear power plants to inhibit plating on primary water piping

Wood Preservative

A compound applied in industrial wood preservation treatments

Laboratory Reagent

An analytical reagent used for testing albumin, tannin, and phosphate levels

  1. Anhydrous Zinc Acetate
  2. Galzin
  3. Zinc Acetate
  4. Zinc Acetate Anhydrous
  5. Zinc Acetate Dihydrate

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Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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