Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) 557-34-6

Name: Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014807

About Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis)

Zinc acetate is a transition metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 557-34-6 at a purity of 99.98%. Its molecular formula is C4H6O4Zn and its molecular weight is 183.5 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is zinc diacetate. Alternative names: Acetic acid, zinc(II) salt and Acetic acid, zinc salt.

In its supplied form it is white powder or crystals or chunks. Reported physical data include a density of 1.84 g/mL at 25 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for optics and photonics and materials research. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 g, 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg packs, Zinc acetate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Optics & photonics
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis)
Catalogue No.	VQ-014807
CAS Number	557-34-6
IUPAC name	zinc diacetate
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₄Zn
Molecular weight	183.5 g/mol
Exact mass	181.9557
Purity / assay	99.98%
HSN code	29333990
InChIKey	DJWUNCQRNNEAKC-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
PubChem CID	11192

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals or chunks
Density	1.84 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	80.3 Å²
Synonyms	Acetic acid, zinc(II) salt, Acetic acid, zinc salt, Siltex CL 4, Anhydrous Zinc Acetate, Staphwash Plus, Wound Cream, Senior B, Neat 3B Bodysaver, Neat 3B Senior B, I.C. Ivy Block, Advanced Jellyfish Sting Kit, Acetic Acid, Zinc Salt, Dihydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P330, P337 + P317, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 557-34-6

Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99%

CAS: 557-34-6
Formula: C₄H₆O₄Zn
MW: 183.5 g/mol

VQ-014806

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis)?

The CAS Registry Number of Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) is 557-34-6. It is also known as Acetic acid, zinc(II) salt, Acetic acid, zinc salt, Siltex CL 4.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis)?

Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) has the molecular formula C4H6O4Zn and a molecular weight of 183.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is zinc diacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) can I order?

We supply Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) in (99.98%) grade, in 10 g, 50 g, 250 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis)?

Yes. Every lot of Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Zinc acetate, anhydrous, 99.98% (metals basis) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.