Zinc Acetate
Zinc Acetate, with the chemical formula Zn(CH3COO)2, is a chemical compound consisting of zinc cations (Zn²⁺) and acetate anions (CH3COO⁻). It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and is used for various industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
Description
Zinc Acetate, with the chemical formula Zn(CH3COO)2, is a chemical compound consisting of zinc cations (Zn²⁺) and acetate anions (CH3COO⁻). It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and is used for various industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
| Product Name | Zinc Acetate |
| Catalog Number | PU22000082 |
| CAS No. | 5970-45-6 |
| Molecular Formula | (CH3CO2)2Zn.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 183.48 g/mol |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 29152910 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 209-170-2 |
| Synonyms | Zinc Acetate Dihydrate, Zinc ethanoate |
Zinc Acetate, with the chemical formula Zn(CH3COO)2, is a chemical compound consisting of zinc cations (Zn²⁺) and acetate anions (CH3COO⁻). It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and is used for various industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
| Product Name | Zinc Acetate |
| Catalog Number | PL22000082 |
| CAS No. | 5970-45-6 |
| Molecular Formula | (CH3CO2)2Zn.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 183.48 g/mol |
| Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 29152910 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 209-170-2 |
| Synonyms | Zinc Acetate Dihydrate, Zinc ethanoate |
Pharmaceuticals:Zinc Acetate is used in some pharmaceutical formulations and dietary supplements due to its zinc content.
It is often included in over-the-counter cold remedies and lozenges to reduce the severity and duration of common cold
symptoms.
Chemical Industry:Zinc Acetate is used as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions.It can be used in the production of other zinc compounds and chemicals.
Textile Industry:In the textile industry, it is used as a mordant in dyeing processes to help fix dyes to fabrics.
Wood Preservation:Zinc Acetate is used in wood preservation treatments to protect wood from decay and fungal growth.
Deodorant and Antiperspirant:In some deodorant and antiperspirant products, zinc acetate may be used to help reduce odor.
Electroplating:It can be used as a source of zinc ions in electroplating processes to apply a protective zinc coating to metal surfaces.
Analytical Chemistry:Zinc Acetate can be used in laboratory experiments and analytical chemistry as a reagent.
