Compound Q&A
What is Zinc dipropanoate (CAS: 557-28-8)?
Answer
Zinc dipropanoate (CAS: 557-28-8) is a zinc compound with the chemical formula Zn(C3H7COO)2. It is a white or off-white crystalline powder with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in water and ethanol. Zinc dipropanoate is used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, as a stabilizer in plastics, and as a food additive.
About
CAS No
557-28-8
English Name
Zinc dipropanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H10O4Zn
Molecular Weight
211.5 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)[O-].CCC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
InChIKey
XDWXRAYGALQIFG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-10-12 21:45
