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Crystalline salt with a slight [[vinegar|vinegar]] odor. Zinc acetate is prepared from [[zinc%20nitrate|zinc nitrate]] and [[acetic%20anhydride|acetic anhydride]]. The salt is an astringent and disinfectant. Zinc acetate is used to preserve wood, mordant dyes and as a ingredient in [[porcelain|porcelain]] glazes. It is also used as a reagent for the detection of [[blood|blood]], [[albumin|albumin]], and [[tannin|tannins]]. | Crystalline salt with a slight [[vinegar|vinegar]] odor. Zinc acetate is prepared from [[zinc%20nitrate|zinc nitrate]] and [[acetic%20anhydride|acetic anhydride]]. The salt is an astringent and disinfectant. Zinc acetate is used to preserve wood, mordant dyes and as a ingredient in [[porcelain|porcelain]] glazes. It is also used as a reagent for the detection of [[blood|blood]], [[albumin|albumin]], and [[tannin|tannins]]. | ||
| − | == | + | == Risks == |
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| + | * Harmful by inhalation and ingestion. | ||
| + | * Contact causes irritation. | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC370080250&productDescription=ZINC+ACETATE+25GR&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water with slight efflorescence. pH = 5-6. | Soluble in water with slight efflorescence. pH = 5-6. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 237 | + | | 237 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.735 | + | | 1.735 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9926 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9926 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_acetate (Accessed Jan. 6, 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:00, 6 June 2022
Description
Crystalline salt with a slight Vinegar odor. Zinc acetate is prepared from Zinc nitrate and Acetic anhydride. The salt is an astringent and disinfectant. Zinc acetate is used to preserve wood, mordant dyes and as a ingredient in Porcelain glazes. It is also used as a reagent for the detection of Blood, Albumin, and tannins.
Risks
- Harmful by inhalation and ingestion.
- Contact causes irritation.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water with slight efflorescence. pH = 5-6.
| Composition | ZnC4H6O4 |
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| CAS | 557-34-6 |
| Melting Point | 237 C |
| Density | 1.735 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 183.46 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9926
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_acetate (Accessed Jan. 6, 2006)