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Zinc Acetate

Zinc acetate is a salt with the formula Zn(O2CCH3)2, which commonly occurs as the dihydrate Zn(O2CCH3)2(H2O)2. Both the hydrate and the anhydrous forms are colorless solids that are commonly used in chemical synthesis and as dietary supplements.

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product specification
Product NameZINC ACETATE (DIHYDRATE) BP/EP/USP
Synonym
Product CodeZINC07
Chemical FormulaC4H6O4Zn.2H2O
Molecular Weight219.51
CAS No.5970-45-6
Standard Pack Size25 KG
StorageStore in cool and dry place.
Retest Period1 YEAR
Application
Sr NoTestSpecificationsReference
1.AppearanceWhite crystals or granules, having a slight acetous odor and in astringent taste. Is slightly efflorescent. BP/EP/USP
2.SolubilityFreely soluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96%).BP/EP/USP
3.Identification(A) It gives reaction (a) of acetate (B) It gives reaction of zinc.BP/EP/USP
4.Appearance of SolutionSolution S is clear and colourlessBP/EP
5.pH(A) Between 5.8 to 7.0 (5.0 % solution) (B) Between 6.0 to 8.0 (5.0 % solution)(A) BP/EP (B) USP
6.Reducing SubstanceThe pink colour of the solution remains.BP/EP
7.Insoluble MatterNot more than 0.005 % w/wUSP
8.Alkalies and Alkaline EarthNot more than 0.2 % w/w.USP
9.ChloridesMaximum 50 ppm. BP/EP/USP
10.SulfatesMaximum 100 ppm.BP/EP/USP
11.Aluminum Maximum 5 ppm (Atomic absorption spectrometry)BP/EP
12.ArsenicMaximum 2 ppm (Atomic absorption spectrometry)BP/EP/USP
13.CadmiumMaximum 2 ppm (Atomic absorption spectrometry)BP/EP
14.CopperMaximum 50 ppm (Atomic absorption spectrometry)BP/EP
15.IronMaximum 50 ppm (Atomic absorption spectrometry)BP/EP
16.LeadMaximum 10 ppm (Atomic absorption spectrometry)BP/EP/USP
17.Assay(A) Between 99.0 %w/w to 101.0 %w/w of C4H6O4Zn, 2H2O (B) Between 98.0 %w/w to 102.0 %w/w of C4H6O4Zn, 2H2O(A) BP/EP (B) USP
18.Bulk DensityBetween 0.75 g/ml to 0.95 g/mlIHS
19.Tap DensityBetween 0.95 g/ml to 1.15 g/mlIHS
20.Sieve Analysis (A) (-) 30# (B) (-) 40# (C) (-) 60#(A) NLT 80.00% w/w (B) NLT 60.00% w/w (C) NLT 20.00% w/w(A),(B) & (C) IHS