Zinc acetate dihydrate is a crystalline, white powder with a faint acetic acid odor:
- Melting point: 237°C
- Density: 1.84
- Solubility in water: 430 g/l at 20°C
- Zinc acetate dihydrate is used in many applications, including:
- Zinc oxide nanowires: A zinc precursor in the synthesis of zinc oxide nanowires
- Zinc oxide nanoparticles: A zinc source in the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles
- Dietary supplements: A common use in dietary supplements
- Lozenges: Used as lozenges to treat the common cold
- Wood preservation: Used in wood preservation
- Ethylene acetate: Used in the manufacture of ethylene acetate
- Analytical reagent: Used as an analytical reagent in various industries
- Plating inhibitor: Used in nuclear power plan