Zinc Acetate is an acetate salt with the chemical formula Zn(CH3COO)2(H2O)2. It is also called Zinc diacetate or Dicarbomethoxyzinc or acetate salt of zinc. It can be obtained by reacting zinc oxide (ZnO) with acetic acid. It is widely used as an emetic, astringent, and styptic.Zinc acetate appears in two forms viz anhydrous and dihydrate form. It is a white crystalline solid.

Properties of Zinc acetate – Zn(CH3COO)2(H2O)2

Appearance: white crystalline solid

Molecular weight : 219.50 g/mol (dihydrate)

Density : 1.735 g/cm3 (dihydrate)

Melting point : 237 °C (Decomposes)

Boiling point : Decomposes

Zn(CH3COO)2(H2O)2 Uses (Zinc acetate)

Zinc acetate is used in lozenges to treat the common cold.

Used in treating zinc deficiencies.

Used to treat Wilson’s disease.

Used in the manufacturing of polymers.

Used as a dye mordant.

Used as a plating inhibitor in power plants.

Used as a waterproofing agent.

Used as dental cement for temporary fillings.

Used as an indirect food additive.