Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Zinc acetate hydrate (CAS: 5970-45-6)?
Answer
Zinc acetate hydrate (CAS 5970-45-6) is widely used in pharmaceuticals as an antifungal agent and topical treatment. In industry, it serves as a catalyst, coating agent, and in the production of other zinc compounds. It is also employed in the food industry as a nutritional supplement and in research for chemical synthesis and analytical purposes.
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
