Zinc acetate
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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.
Other Properties
Soluble in water with slight efflorescence. pH = 5-6.
| Composition | ZnC4H6O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 557-34-6 |
| Melting Point | 237 |
| Density | 1.735 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 183.46 |
Hazards and Safety
Harmful by inhalation and ingestion. Contact causes irritation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9926
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_acetate (Accessed Jan. 6, 2006)