Zinc acetate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

acetate of zinc; acetic zinc; CAS No 5970-45-6; dihydric acetate zinc

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Zinc acetate is the zinc salt of acetic acid. The white substance, which feels greasy, usually occurs in the form of small leaves. Zinc acetate is easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol

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Food additive (E 650)

Flavour enhancer

Zinc acetate is only authorised for chewing gum.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer