Zinc chloride is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula ZnCl₂, typically a white or colorless crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Five hydrates of zinc chloride are known, and the compound forms several polymorphs in anhydrous form. It is notable for being deliquescent (absorbing moisture from air) and for having strong Lewis acid properties, meaning it readily forms complexes with various Lewis bases. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Electrolytes. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Dichlorozinc, Zinc dichloride, Zinkchloride, Zinc(II) chloride and Zintrace. Its PubChem CID is 5727.
Zinc chloride
| CAS No | 7646-85-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Cl2Zn |
| Molecular Weight | 136.30 g/mol |
| Synonyms | dichlorozinc |
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Zinc chloride is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula ZnCl₂, typically a white or colorless crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Five hydrates of zinc chloride are known, and the compound forms several polymorphs in anhydrous form.
The listed CAS number is 7646-85-7.
The listed molecular formula is Cl2Zn.
The listed molecular weight is 136.30 g/mol.
dichlorozinc.
The source lists Dichlorozinc, Zinc dichloride, Zinkchloride, Zinc(II) chloride and Zintrace.