Zinc acetate (Zn(OOCCH3)2)-Granules

Characteristic




Zinc acetate is a salt with the formula Zn(CH3COO)2, which commonly occurs as the dihydrate Zn(CH3COO)2·2H2O. Both the hydrate and the anhydrous forms are colorless solids that are commonly used in chemical synthesis and as dietary supplements. Zinc acetates are prepared by the action of acetic acid on zinc carbonate or zinc metal.




Chemical formula:Zn(CH3COO)2

Molar mass: 219.50 g/mol (dihydrate);183.48 g/mol (anhydrous)

Appearance: White solid

Density: 1.735 g/cm3 (dihydrate)

Melting point: Decomposes at 237 °C (459 °F; 510 K) (dihydrate loses water at 100 °C)

Boiling point: decomposes

Solubility in water:43 g/100 mL (20 °C, dihydrate)

Solubility: 1.5 g/100 mL (methanol)

Magnetic susceptibility (χ):−101.0·10−6 cm3/mol (+2 H2O)

  

Application

 

Zinc acetate anhydrous is used in the synthesis of layered Zn-arylphosphonates with potential application in sorption, ion exchange or catalysis. It is utilized in the ultrasonic preparation of zinc sulfide nanoparticles coated on silica particles. It is administered orally or parenterally as a nutritional supplement. It finds an application in the field of industries such as wood preservation, manufacturing other zinc salts, polymers, manufacture of ethylene acetate, as a dye mordant, and analytical reagent. It also acts as a plating inhibitor on primary water piping.