Description / Application
Zinc dichloride is a compound of zinc and chloride ions in the ratio 1:2. It exists in four crystalline forms, in each of which the Zn2+ ions are trigonal planar coordinated to four chloride ions. It has a role as a Lewis acid, a disinfectant, an astringent and an EC 5.3.3.5 (cholestenol Delta-isomerase) inhibitor. It is a zinc molecular entity and an inorganic chloride.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | Cl2Zn |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 136.3 |
| MFCD | MFCD00011295 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2331 |
|---|---|
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302;H314;H318;H410 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260;P264;P270;P273;P280;P301+P312;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P310;P321;P363;P391;P405;P501 |