Zinc Chloride
TL;DR: Zinc Chloride (CAS 7646-85-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula Cl2Zn and molecular weight 133.86685 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
dichlorozinc
Also Known As: Zinc chloride, Dichlorozinc, Zinc dichloride, Butter of zinc, Zinc butter
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | Cl2Zn |
| Molecular Weight | 133.86685 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.38 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 133.86685 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 3 |
| Complexity | 2.0 |
| Melting Point | 554 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 1350 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 2.91 at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.681; 1.713 |
| Solubility | 435 % at 70 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | Cl[Zn]Cl |
| InChIKey | JIAARYAFYJHUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
Product Description
Applications: Zinc Chloride is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a transition-metal catalyst precursor in cross-coupling and organometallic chemistry. 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 Chloride is a heterocyclic building block identified by CAS number 7646-85-7 and the molecular formula Cl2Zn and a molecular weight of 133.87 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 2.91 at 77 °F (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 435 % at 70 °F (NIOSH, 2024). Synonyms include Zinc chloride and Dichlorozinc.
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 Chloride
Property Insights of Zinc Chloride
The XLogP value of 1.38 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Zinc Chloride. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Zinc Chloride exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Zinc Chloride has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 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 Chloride?
The CAS number of Zinc Chloride is 7646-85-7.
What is the molecular formula of Zinc Chloride?
The molecular formula of Zinc Chloride is Cl2Zn.
What is the molecular weight of Zinc Chloride?
The molecular weight of Zinc Chloride is 133.86685 g/mol.
What are the applications of Zinc Chloride?
Zinc Chloride is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a transition-metal catalyst precursor in cross-coupling and organometallic chemistry. Available from CoreyChem...
Where can I buy Zinc Chloride?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Zinc Chloride?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Zinc Chloride and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.