Zinc Acetate

Zinc Acetate

A substance formed by zinc salt of acetic acid, It can exist in various forms, including anhydrous (without water) and hydrated forms.

Chemical Formula: Zn(CH3COO)2​

CAS Number: 5970-45-6

Grade: ACS, USP

Appearance: White crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Chemical catalyst: It catalyzes specific chemical reactions.

• Dietary supplement: It is used as a zinc nutrient supplement.

• Precursor: It is used as a precursor compound for synthesizing various sodium-based chemicals.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Food Industry: Generally found in food preservatives to enhance flavor and control acidity.

• Chemical Industry: Used as a mordant to improve dye adhesion to fabrics and to synthesize various sodium-based chemicals.

• Pharmaceuticals: It is found to be used for dialysis solutions and adjust body fluid pH in certain medical conditions.

• Textile Industry: It is found to be used in textile dyeing, and leather processing.