Zinc chloride, anhydrous, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Zinc chloride, >-98%, Cl2Zn, CAS Number-7646-85-7, zinkchloride, zinc ii chloride, zintrace, zinc dichloride, zinc chloride zncl2, zinc chloride, anhydrous, zine dichloride, zinc chloride fume, zinc chloride, zinc butter, 500g, 732 deg.C, CHEBI:49976, 2.91

Zinc chloride is used as a catalyst, dehydrating and condensing agent, soldering flux, and metal etchant. It is also employed in preserving anatomical specimens, wood preservatives, deodorant, disinfecting and embalming materials. It is likewise employed as a mordant in printing and dyeing materials and in the vulcanizing processes of fiber and rubber. It is useful as an electrolyte in dry cell batteries, in metal industry, in galvanizing iron and as an electrolyte for electroplating. It is useful in organic synthesis, for example, in the Friedel-Crafts acylatoin, Fisher indole synthesis, Lucas reagent (zinc chloride with HCl), activation of allylic/benzylic halides towards reaction with olefins or with sodium cyanoborohydride catalyzed reduction of halides, organozinc reagents for use in Negishi coupling, and aldol condensation reactions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Zinc chloride is used as a catalyst, dehydrating and condensing agent, soldering flux, and metal etchant. It is also employed in preserving anatomical specimens, wood preservatives, deodorant, disinfecting and embalming materials. It is likewise employed as a mordant in printing and dyeing materials and in the vulcanizing processes of fiber and rubber. It is useful as an electrolyte in dry cell batteries, in metal industry, in galvanizing iron and as an electrolyte for electroplating. It is useful in organic synthesis, for example, in the Friedel-Crafts acylatoin, Fisher indole synthesis, Lucas reagent (zinc chloride with HCl), activation of allylic/benzylic halides towards reaction with olefins or with sodium cyanoborohydride catalyzed reduction of halides, organozinc reagents for use in Negishi coupling, and aldol condensation reactions.

Solubility
Soluble in water, dilute HCl, alcohol, glycerol, acetone and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7646-85-7
• Molecular Formula: Cl2Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.28
• MDL Number: MFCD00011295
• InChI Key: JIAARYAFYJHUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: zinc chloride, zinc dichloride, zinc chloride zncl2, zinc butter, zinc chloride fume, zinc ii chloride, zinkchloride, zintrace, zinc chloride, anhydrous, zine dichloride
• PubChem CID: 5727
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49976
• IUPAC Name: dichlorozinc
• SMILES: Cl[Zn]Cl

• Boiling Point: 732°C
• Melting Point: 290°C
• Quantity: 500 g
• Linear Formula: ZnCl₂
• UN Number: UN2331
• Merck Index: 14,10132
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,dilute HCl,alcohol,glycerol,acetone and ether.
• Formula Weight: 136.29
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.91
• Chemical Name or Material: Zinc chloride, anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H302 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ZINC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
EINECSNumber	231-592-0
RTECSNumber	ZH1400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only