Zinc acetate
- CAS No.
- 557-34-6
- Chemical Name:
- Zinc acetate
- Synonyms
- Zn(OAc)2;Zinc diacetate;Acetic acid, zinc(II) salt;Galzin;Diacetoxyzinc;Acetic acid zinc salt;NA-9153;ai3-04465;siltexcl4;ZINC ACETATE
- CBNumber:
- CB8108591
- Molecular Formula:
- C4H6O4Zn
- Molecular Weight:
- 183.48
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00012454
- MOL File:
- 557-34-6.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | 83-86 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 908°C |
| Density | 1.84 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.001Pa at 25℃ |
| Flash point | 12 °C |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
| pka | 4.756[at 20 ℃] |
| form | Powder |
| color | Yellow to brown to gray-green |
| Specific Gravity | 1.84 |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol, dilute mineral acids and alkalies. |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,10128 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions |
ORAL CARE ANTIMICROBIAL SKIN PROTECTING ASTRINGENT |
| InChI | 1S/2C2H4O2.Zn/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 |
| InChIKey | DJWUNCQRNNEAKC-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | CC(O[Zn]OC(C)=O)=O |
| LogP | -1.28 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 557-34-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances) | Zinc acetate |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | ZINC ACETATE |
| FDA 21 CFR | 175.105 |
| EWG's Food Scores | 3-4 |
| FDA UNII | H2ZEY72PME |
| ATC code | A16AX05 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Zinc acetate(557-34-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Zinc acetate (557-34-6) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352103 |
| NACRES | NA.82 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS05,GHS07,GHS09 |
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| Signal word | Danger | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H302-H318-H411 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P273-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| PPE | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xn,N,Xi,F | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 36-50/53-22-11 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-60-61-39-16-7 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9/PG 3 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| RTECS | AK1500000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 9 | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29152990 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Acute Tox. 4 Oral Aquatic Chronic 2 Eye Dam. 1 |
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| Hazardous Substances Data | 557-34-6(Hazardous Substances Data) | |||||||||
| REACH Registrations | Active | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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Zinc acetate price More Price(57)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
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| Sigma-Aldrich | 383317 | Zinc acetate 99.99% trace metals basis | 557-34-6 | 25g | $119 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 383317 | Zinc acetate 99.99% trace metals basis | 557-34-6 | 100g | $401 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Usbiological | 242939 | Zinc Acetate 99.9+% ≥99.9%(Assay) | 557-34-6 | 25g | $383 | 2026-06-03 | Buy |
| Usbiological | 242939 | Zinc Acetate 99.9+% ≥99.9%(Assay) | 557-34-6 | 100g | $639 | 2026-06-03 | Buy |
| Usbiological | 242939 | Zinc Acetate 99.9+% ≥99.9%(Assay) | 557-34-6 | 250g | $960 | 2026-06-03 | Buy |
Zinc acetate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Description
Zinc acetate (chemical formula: Zn(O2CCH3)2) is a kind of salt commonly existing in the dihydrate form. It appears as colorless solid. It is produced through the reaction between zinc oxide with acetate acid. Given that zinc is an essential element for growth and development of human body, zinc acetate can be used as a dietary supplement for the treatment of zinc deficiency. It plays an important role for the synthesis of cholesterol, protein, and fats. It can also be used as an astringent, styptic and emetic. In industry, it has various kinds of applications including wood preservation, manufacturing of other zinc salts as well as ethylene acetate, being used as a dye mordant, and analytical reagent.
Chemical Properties
Zinc acetate occurs as white crystalline, lustrous plates with a faint acetic odor and an astringent taste.
Physical properties
The acetate group is capable of binding to metal ions in a variety of ways through its two oxygen atoms and several connectivities are observed for the various hydrates of zinc acetate. Anhydrous zinc acetate adopts a polymeric structure consisting of zinc coordinated to four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral environment, each tetrahedron being connected to neighbors by the acetate groups . The acetate ligands are not bidentate. In contrast, most metal diacetates feature metals in octahedral coordination with bidentate acetate groups. In zinc acetate dihydrate the zinc is octahedral, wherein both acetate groups are bidentate.
2 - 5 - Heating pad
Heating Zn(CH3CO2)2 in a vacuum results in loss of acetic anhydride, leaving a residue of ""basic zinc acetate,"" with the formula Zn4O(CH3CO2)6. This cluster compound has the tetrahedral structure shown below. This species closely resembles the corresponding beryllium compound, although it is slightly expanded with Zn-O distances ～1.97 vs ～1.63 Å for Be4O(OAc)6.
Uses
Zinc acetate anhydrous is used in the synthesis of layered Zn-arylphosphonates with potential application in sorption, ion exchange or catalysis. It is utilized in the ultrasonic preparation of zinc sulfide nanoparticles coated on silica particles. It is administered orally or parenterally as a nutritional supplement. It finds an application in the field of industries such as wood preservation, manufacturing other zinc salts, polymers, manufacture of ethylene acetate, as a dye mordant, and analytical reagent. It also acts as a plating inhibitor on primary water piping.
Preparation
Zinc acetate is prepared by the reaction of acetic acid with zinc oxide followed by crystallization (crystals of dihydrate obtained): ZnO + 2CH3COOH → (CH3COO)2Zn + H2O.
Production Methods
Zinc acetate is synthesized by reacting zinc oxide with glacial acetic acid, with subsequent crystallization, separation by centrifugation, and drying and milling of the crystals. No organic solvents are used during the synthesis.
Definition
ChEBI: Zinc acetate is an acetate salt in which the cationic component is zinc(2+). It has a role as an astringent. It is a zinc molecular entity and an acetate salt.
Application
Dietary and medicinal applications
Zinc acetate is used as a dietary supplement and in lozenges used to treat the common cold. Zinc acetate alone is thought to be a more effective treatment than zinc gluconate. Zinc acetate can also be used to treat zinc deficiencies. As an oral daily supplement it is used to inhibit the body's absorption of copper as part of the treatment for Wilson's disease. Zinc acetate is also sold as an astringent in the form of an ointment, a topical lotion; or combined with an antibiotic such as erythromycin for the topical treatment of acne. Furthermore Zinc acetate is commonly sold as a topical anti-itch ointment.
Industrial applications
Industrial applications include wood preserving, manufacturing other zinc salts, polymers, manufacture of ethylene acetate, as a dye mordant, and analytical reagent. Zinc acetate is a precursor via a sol-gel route to the transparent semi conductor zinc oxide. Zinc acetate is also used for manufacturing glazers for painting on porcelain; as a reagent in testing for albumin, tannin, phosphate; as cross-linking agents for polymers; in tobacco smoke filters; and as a topical fungicide.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
reaction suitability
core: zinc
reagent type: catalyst
Pharmaceutical Applications
Zinc acetate has been used as an excipient in a variety of
pharmaceutical formulations including topical gels, lotions, and
solutions, and subcutaneous injections. It has also been investigated
for use in an oral controlled-release formulation for water-soluble
drugs in combination with sodium alginate and xanthan gum.
Therapeutically, zinc acetate has been used in oral capsules for
the treatment of Wilson’s disease. Zinc acetate has also been
demonstrated to be effective as a spermicide in vaginal contraceptives.
Materials Uses
A novel formulation film based on zinc acetate and cellulose has been prepared. Hydroxyl ethyl cellulose (HEC) and Polyvinyl alcohol have mixed to form homogenous solution then zinc acetate with different ratios has been added. Research showed that Zinc/cellulose 1.5 films was superior in promoting burn wound healing via mechanisms possibly associated with its anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, angiogenesis, and remodeling abilities[1].
Safety
Zinc acetate is used in topical pharmaceutical formulations and
subcutaneous injections, where it is generally regarded as relatively
nontoxic and nonirritant when used as an excipient. However, zinc
acetate is poisonous by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes; it is
also moderately toxic following oral consumption.
Zinc acetate:
LD50 (rat, oral): 2.510 g/kg
LD50 (mouse, IP): 0.057 g/kg
Veterinary Drugs and Treatments
Zinc sulfate is used systemically as a nutritional supplement in a variety of species. Oral zinc acetate has been shown to reduce copper toxicity in susceptible dog breeds (Bedlington Terriers, West Highland White Terriers) with hepatic copper toxicosis. Zinc therapy may also be of benefit in the treatment of hepatic fibrosis in the dog. Zinc sulfate is used topically as an astringent and as a weak antiseptic both for dermatologic and ophthalmic conditions.
storage
Zinc acetate loses water of hydration above 101℃. Zinc acetate should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry, place.
Incompatibilities
Zinc acetate is incompatible with oxidizing agents, zinc salts, alkalis and their carbonates, oxalates, phosphates, and sulfides.
Regulatory Status
Included in the FDA Inactive Ingredients Database (SC injections; topical lotions and solutions). Included in medicines licensed in the UK.
References
[1] Salah, R. S., Elsayed, G. H., El-Hussieny, M., Mousa, M. R., & Dacrory, S. (2026). Formulation film based on zinc acetate/cellulose with anti-inflammatory, angiogenesis, and remodeling abilities for enhancing burn healing. Scientific Reports, 699. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-27021-w
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_acetate
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Zinc_acetate_dihydrate#section=GHS-Classification
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