Zinc Acetate

Chemical Name: Zinc acetate

Molecular Formula: C4H6O4Zn ; C4H6O4Zn·2H2O

Molecular Weight:  Anhydrate:183.48; Dihydrate:219.51

CAS: Anhydrate:557-34-6 ; Dihydrate:5970-45-6

INS No.: E650

Character: White crystalline powder or thin slice with a slightly acetic acid taste, soluble in water or ethanol.

Specification:

Item	Specification
Content(C4H6O4Zn·2H2O)	99.0-101.0%
PH value (10% solution ,25℃)	5.8-7.0
Chlorides (Cl)	0.005% max.
Sulfates (SO4)	0.01% max.
Arsenic(As)	0.0002% max.
Cadmium(Cd),	0.0002% max.
Lead (Pb)	0.0004% max.
Iron (Fe)	0.005% max.
Loss On Drying	19.0% max.

Uses: Zinc acetate has several applications across various industries:

1. Dietary supplement: Zinc acetate is often used as a dietary supplement due to its high bioavailability of zinc, an essential mineral for human health. It is commonly found in vitamin and mineral formulations.

2. Pharmaceutical industry: Zinc acetate is utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for various purposes. It can be an ingredient in antifungal creams, a component in oral lozenges for treating colds and sore throats, or an active ingredient in topical acne treatments.

3. Textile industry: Zinc acetate is employed as a mordant in the textile industry.

4. Catalyst: Zinc acetate is a catalyst in certain chemical reactions. It can promote esterification reactions, polymerization reactions, and other organic synthesis processes.

5. Laboratory reagent: Zinc acetate is used in various laboratory procedures and experiments. It can be used in analytical chemistry, as a corrosion inhibitor, and in preparing buffers or complexing agents.

Packing:  It is packed with a polyethylene bag as the inner layer and a compound plastic woven bag as the outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25 kg.

Storage: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, and unloaded with care to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.