Salts & Minerals
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Zinc acetate dihydrate
CAS Number
5970-45-6
EC Number
611-865-4
What is Zinc acetate dihydrate?
Zinc acetate dihydrate (CAS 5970-45-6) is an inorganic zinc salt, a crystalline solid.
Where is Zinc acetate dihydrate used?
- Pharmaceuticals: active ingredient in zinc deficiency treatments and excipient in topical formulations for controlled zinc release
- Food and feed: zinc fortification agent in nutritional products, dietary supplements and animal feed premixes
- Polymers and plastics: catalyst precursor for polymerization and stabilizer component
- Personal care: buffering and mild preservative properties in oral care and astringent preparations
- It also delivers zinc as a bioavailable source for nutritional supplementation.
Commercial specifications
- Purity 98% to 101% on a dry basis, depending on grade
Other Names (Synonyms)
RefChem:904871|orb1694640|AJBKKRFPIWOFAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N|Acetic acid, zinc salt, hydrate (2:1:2)|Acetic acid, zinc salt, dihydrate|Wilzin
What are the physical properties of Zinc acetate dihydrate?
Melting Point 237 °C
Boiling Point 242-4°C
Density 1.84
Appearance Colourless or white efflorescent crystals with a f
Color White
Odor Acetic acid odour
Form Solid
Water Solubility 430 g/L (20 ºC)
pH 6.0-8.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O)
Log P -0.285 (est)
How is Zinc acetate dihydrate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Zinc acetate dihydrate?
HS Code 29152900
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3