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FORMULA
ZnC₄H₆O₄
FORMULA
DESCRIPTION
Zinc acetate is a salt with the formula Zn(CH₃CO₂)₂, which commonly occurs as the dihydrate Zn(CH₃CO₂)₂·2H₂O. Both the hydrate and the anhydrous forms are colorless solids that have been used as dietary supplements. Zinc acetates are prepared by the action of acetic acid on zinc carbonate or zinc metal
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Formula: ZnC₄H₆O₄
Molar mass: 183.48 g/mol
Density: 1.74 g/cm³
STRENGTHS & GRADES
Used as a dietary supplement and in lozenges used to treat the common cold.
Employed in the synthesis of layered Zn-arylphosphonates with potential application in sorption, ion exchange or catalysis. Also used in the ultrasonic preparationof zinc sulfide nanoparticles coated on silica particles.
