Zinc sulfate monohydrate
What is Zinc sulfate monohydrate?
Zinc sulfate monohydrate (CAS 7446-19-7) is an inorganic zinc salt in its stable, single-hydrate crystalline form.
Where is Zinc sulfate monohydrate used?
- Agriculture and animal feed: corrects zinc deficiency in soils and livestock diets, improving crop yields and animal health metrics
- Feed: meets specific nutritional targets
- Water treatment: coagulation aid and algaecide controlling biological growth in municipal and industrial water systems
- Pharmaceutical and food: zinc fortification source in supplements and oral rehydration formulations
- Personal care: astringent and antimicrobial active in oral care products, eye drops, and skin formulations
- It delivers bioavailable zinc across agriculture, nutrition, water treatment, and industrial processing applications.
Good to know: Consistent zinc content and solubility are critical sourcing requirements. Fortified food products are often subject to FCC or USP specification requirements.
Commercial specifications
- Each grade carries distinct purity thresholds relevant to end-use compliance and regulatory standards
- Bulk and bagged formats standard across the global chemical supply chain
Other Names (Synonyms)
zinc;sulfate;hydrate|Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), hydrate (8CI,9CI)|Solvazinc; Solvezink|Zinc(II) sulfate xhydrate|Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), monohydrate|Zinc(II) sulfate monohydrate