Zinc Acetate Dihydrate BP/USP Specification
- Loss on Drying
- Typically around 14 18% for the dihydrate; confirm actual manufacturer's COA
- Particle Size
- Typically fine crystalline powder; customized particle size available
- Molecular Formula
- C H O Zn / Zn(CH COO) 2H O
- Molecular Weight
- 219.50 GSM (gm/2)
- Boiling point
- Not applicable; decomposes on heating
- Ph Level
- Approximately 6.0 7.5 for a 5% solution
- Structural Formula
- Zn(CH COO) 2H O
- Solubility
- Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol
- Heavy Metal (%)
- Complies with applicable BP/USP requirements; actual limits as per COA
- Melting Point
- Approximately 237 C, decomposes
- Medicine Name
- Zinc Acetate
- Chemical Name
- Zinc Acetate Dihydrate
- Usage
- Pharmaceutical formulations, zinc supplements, nutraceuticals and dietary preparations
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder / colourless crystals
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate BP/USP Trade Information
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 500 Kilograms
About Zinc Acetate Dihydrate BP/USP
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate BP/USP is a high-purity pharmaceutical-grade zinc salt with the chemical name Zinc Acetate Dihydrate and CAS No. 5970-45-6. It has the molecular formula CHOZn and molecular weight 219.50 g/mol. The material is generally supplied as a white crystalline powder or colourless crystals and is freely soluble in water. USP defines Zinc Acetate at 98.0102.0% of zinc acetate dihydrate. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations, zinc supplements, nutraceuticals and dietary preparations. The material should be stored in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place and protected from moisture.