Zinc lactate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>256°C (subl.)

Density 

1.65[at 20℃]

vapor pressure 

0Pa at 20℃

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Water (Slightly)

form 

Solid

pka

8.51[at 20 ℃]

color 

White to Off-White

Water Solubility 

48.2g/L at 20℃

InChI

InChI=1S/2C3H5O3.Zn/c2*1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2*2H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q2*-1;+4/p-2

InChIKey

VRTAAVXOETYMFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

SMILES

CC1C([O-][Zn+2]2([O-]C(=O)C(C)O2)O1)=O

LogP

0 at 20℃

CAS DataBase Reference

16039-53-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Zinc, bis[2-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)propanoato-.kappa.O]-, (T-4)- (16039-53-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi,N

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-50/53

Safety Statements 

26-36-61

RIDADR 

UN3077

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

9

Zinc lactate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White crystals. Soluble in water. Combustible.

Uses

Hypnotic

Application

Zinc lactate is used in dental care products like toothpaste or mouthwash. It can also be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient.

Health effects

Zinc lactate has antioxidant properties in mammals and can improve intestinal function.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

It crystallises from water (6mL/g). [Beilstein 3 I 107, 3 II 204, 3 III 464, 3 IV 637.]

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