Zinc Acetate

Synonym(s)

: Zinc diacetate, zinc (II) acetate, acetic acid; zinc salt, dicarbomethoxyzinc

Mol. Formula

: C4H6O4Zn

EC / List no.

: 209-170-2

CAS no.

: 557-34-6

Molecular weight

: 183,5

Zinc acetate is an acetate salt with the cationic component zinc (2+). It has a role as an astringent. It is a zinc molecular entity and an acetate salt.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: washing and cleaning products, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and personal care products.
» This substance is used in the following fields: agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
» Used in machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Appears as a white crystalline solid.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	237
Boiling point	°C	258.2
Density	g/ cm³	1.735	20 °C
Solubility	g/L	434.78	25 °C, soluble with water
Vapor pressure	Pa	0.001	25 °C
LogP		-1.28
pKa		4.756	20 °C
pH		6-8	5% solution