Compound Q&A
What is Zinc acetate hydrate (CAS: 5970-45-6)?
Answer
Zinc acetate hydrate (1:2:2), with CAS number 5970-45-6, is a white crystalline salt composed of zinc, acetate ions, and water molecules in a 1:2:2 ratio. Its chemical formula is Zn(CH3COO)2·2H2O. It is highly soluble in water, commonly used in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications due to its stability and reactivity.
About
CAS No
5970-45-6
English Name
Zinc acetate hydrate (1:2:2)
Molecular Formula
C4H10O6Zn
Molecular Weight
219.4986 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]C(=O)C.[O-]C(=O)C.[Zn+2].O.O
InChIKey
BEAZKUGSCHFXIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
