⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Zinc Acetate is an inorganic compound used in pharmaceuticals, as a food additive, and in chemical manufacturing.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in the treatment of zinc deficiency and as a dietary supplement.
- Food Industry: Used as a food additive to fortify food products with zinc (E650).
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other zinc compounds and as a catalyst in chemical reactions.
- Personal Care: Used in cosmetics and skin care products for its astringent and antimicrobial properties.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4Zn
Molecular Weight
219.48 g/mol
Melting Point
230 °C
Density
1.79 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
zinc diacetate
Molecular Formula
C4H6O4Zn
Molecular Weight
219.48 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
InChIKey
DJWUNCQRNNEAKC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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