Zinc acetate dihydrate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This salt is formed from zinc and acetate. The reagent is available as a white powder which is soluble in water. It loses water at 100 C and decomposes at 237 C. Zinc acetate can be generated by the action of acetic acid on zinc carbonate or zinc metal. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 5970-45-6 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: (CH3COO)2Zn.2H2O Molecular formula: 219.50 Assay: Minimum 99.5 % Analytical grade reagentZinc acetate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds applications in the organic synthesis of various compounds. Zinc acetate is incorporated in lozenges for treating common cold. It is additionally administered as an oral daily supplement to inhibit the body's absorption of copper as part of the treatment for Wilson's disease. It is generally marketed as an ointment, a topical lotion, or is combined with an antibiotic such as erythromycin for the topical treatment of acne. Zin acetate is industrially employed in wood preservation, manufacturing other zinc salts, polymers, manufacturing ethyl acetate, as a dye mordant, and as an analytical reagent. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.