Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6) — formula Zn(C2H3O2)2, molecular weight 183.5; category food additives.
Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6) is a food additives. Its molecular formula Zn(C2H3O2)2 comprises 1 Zn, 4 C, 6 H, 4 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 183.5. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 237 °C. Food additives improve flavor, texture, color and shelf life of food, and must comply with relevant food-safety regulations and usage limits. Common in beverages, baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners, antioxidants or nutritional fortifiers. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 557-34-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Zn(C2H3O2)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 183.5 |
| Melting Point | 237 °C |
| Applications | CIR ingredient: Zinc Acetate, wood preservative, mordant in dyeing, antiseptic, feed additive, cross-linking agent for polymers |
| Category | Food Additives|Flavor Enhancers |
Documented applications: CIR ingredient: Zinc Acetate, wood preservative, mordant in dyeing, antiseptic, feed additive, cross-linking agent for polymers.
Zinc Acetate is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 557-34-6 and molecular formula Zn(C2H3O2)2 (molecular weight 183.5), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 557-34-6
Its molecular formula Zn(C2H3O2)2 comprises 1 Zn, 4 C, 6 H, 4 O atoms.
Also known as: Zinc Acetate · 醋酸锌
Category: food additives / chemical
The CAS registry number of Zinc Acetate is 557-34-6.
Molecular formula Zn(C2H3O2)2, molecular weight 183.5.
It is also registered under: Zinc Acetate, 醋酸锌.
Recorded applications: CIR ingredient: Zinc Acetate, wood preservative, mordant in dyeing, antiseptic, feed additive, cross-linking agent for polymers.
Category: Food Additives / Flavor Enhancers.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 557-34-6 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 11192 |
| Molecular formula | Zn(C2H3O2)2 |
| IUPAC name | zinc diacetate |
| UNII (FDA) | H2ZEY72PME |
| Molecular Weight | 183.5 |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 181.955750 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 181.955750 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 80.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Melting Point | 237 °C |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.735 @25 °C |
ZINC ACETATE; 557-34-6; Zinc diacetate; Zinc(II) acetate; Dicarbomethoxyzinc; Acetic acid, zinc(II) salt; Acetic acid, zinc salt; Zinc acetate anhydrous; Siltex CL 4; Anhydrous Zinc Acetate; DTXSID8038770; H2ZEY72PME; AI3-04465; NSC-75801; DTXCID6018770; CHEBI:62984
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: Use unspecified FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Zinc Acetate) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Antimicrobial |
|---|---|
| GHS notification summary | 49.2% (348 / 708) |
| GHS notification summary | 49.2% (348 / 708) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H302 (39.7%), H318 (20.6%), H319 (11.4%), H400 (32.9%), H410 (16.4%), H411 (23.2%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 49.2% (348 of 708) of reports.
H302 (39.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Zinc Acetate · CAS 557-34-6 · Zn(C2H3O2)2. UNII H2ZEY72PME. Melting Point: 237 °C; Density: 1.735 @25 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 醋酸锌