Zinc Acetate Dihydrate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
5970-45-6
EC
611-865-4
Food Code
Zinc acetate dihydrate (Zn(CH₃COO)₂·2H₂O) is a colorless crystalline salt used as a source of zinc ions and catalyst. It has mild antimicrobial and astringent properties.
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate
Used in pharmaceuticals (e.g., zinc lozenges), textile dyeing, polymer stabilization, and as a reagent in organic synthesis. Also applied in plating and feed formulations.
Low toxicity but mildly irritating. Avoid dust formation and contact with acids or moisture.
Supplied in 25 kg PE-lined bags or fiber drums. Store cool, dry, and tightly closed to prevent hydrolysis.
