Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Zinc 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate hydrate (3:2:2) (CAS: 546-46-3)?
Answer
Zinc 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate hydrate (3:2:2) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals as a zinc supplement and in industrial applications for metal ion chelation. It also finds use in research for stabilizing metal ions in chemical reactions and in food science as a nutritional additive. Its hygroscopic nature makes it suitable for applications requiring controlled moisture interaction.
About
CAS No
546-46-3
English Name
Zinc 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate hydrate (3:2:2)
Molecular Formula
C12H14O16Zn3
Molecular Weight
574.34 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.C(C(=O)[O-])C(CC(=O)[O-])(C(=O)[O-])O.O.O.[Zn+2].[Zn+2].[Zn+2]
InChIKey
OXAGUGIXGVHDGD-UHFFFAOYSA-H
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09