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Zinc chloride, anhydrous, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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
Boiling Point
732°C
Melting Point
290°C
Quantity
100 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
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
RUO – Research Use Only
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