Zinc Acetate

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Zinc acetate is used as an excipient in medicinal products.

Structure and properties

Zinc acetate dihydrate (C4H6O4 – 2 H2O, Mr = 219.5 g/mol) is the zinc salt of acetic acid. It exists as a white crystalline powder with a slight odor of vinegar and is readily soluble in water.

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