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Zinc formate

TL;DR: Zinc formate (CAS 557-41-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H2O4Zn and molecular weight 153.92445 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

zinc diformate

Also Known As: ZINC FORMATE, Zinc diformate, zinc;diformate, Formic acid, zinc salt, zinc,diformate

CAS Number
557-41-5
Molecular Formula
C2H2O4Zn
Molecular Weight
153.92445 g/mol
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Agrochemicals (34 patents) Analytical Reagents (8 patents) Biotechnology (29 patents) Catalysts (197 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (62 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC2H2O4Zn
Molecular Weight153.92445 g/mol
XLogP-3.27
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)80.3 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors4
Rotatable Bonds0
Exact Mass153.92445 Da
Heavy Atoms7
Complexity7.0
Boiling PointDecomposes Loses 2 H 2 O at 140\'b0C (USCG, 1999)
Density2.207 at 68 °F dihydrate 2.368 anhydrous (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
SolubilityPRACTICALLY INSOL IN ALCOHOL /DIHYDRATE/
SMILESC(=O)[O-].C(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
InChIKeyXOBMCBQSUCOAOC-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Product Description

Applications: Zinc formate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).

Zinc formate is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 557-41-5 and the molecular formula C2H2O4Zn and a molecular weight of 153.92 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 2.207 at 68 °F dihydrate 2.368 anhydrous (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: PRACTICALLY INSOL IN ALCOHOL /DIHYDRATE/. Synonyms include ZINC FORMATE and Zinc diformate.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of Zinc formate

XLogP
-3.27
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
80.3
Hydrogen Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
7.0
Exact Mass
153.92445
Monoisotopic Mass
153.92445
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of Zinc formate

The XLogP value of -3.27 indicates that Zinc formate is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 80.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Zinc formate. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Zinc formate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Zinc formate?

The CAS number of Zinc formate is 557-41-5.

What is the molecular formula of Zinc formate?

The molecular formula of Zinc formate is C2H2O4Zn.

What is the molecular weight of Zinc formate?

The molecular weight of Zinc formate is 153.92445 g/mol.

What are the applications of Zinc formate?

Zinc formate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...

Where can I buy Zinc formate?

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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Zinc formate?

Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Zinc formate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.

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