Zinc Acetate

• CAT Number: R028650
• CAS Number: 557-34-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O4Zn
• Molecular Weight: 183.468
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: cetic acid, zinc salt (8CI,9CI); Zinc acetate (6CI,7CI); Galzin; Siltex CL 4; Zinc diacetate; Zinc(II) acetate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: zinc;diacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Zn/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2
• InChIKey: DJWUNCQRNNEAKC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]

Zinc acetate is an inorganic compound with the formula Zn(CH3COO)2. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is commonly used in dietary supplements, lozenges for treating the common cold, and topical treatments for skin conditions. Additionally, zinc acetate serves as a catalyst in chemical synthesis, a reagent in laboratory research, and a preservative in various products.