Zinc oxide CAS#: 1314-13-2; ChemWhat Code: 108210
Identification
| Product Name | Zinc oxide |
| IUPAC Name | zinc oxygen(2-) |
| Molecular Structure | ![]() |
| CAS Registry Number | 1314-13-2 |
| EINECS Number | 215-222-5 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011300 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | No data available |
| Synonyms | zinc hydroxide |
| Molecular Formula | ZnO |
| Molecular Weight | 81.39 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/O.Zn |
| InChI Key | XLOMVQKBTHCTTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Canonical SMILES | O=[Zn] |
| Patent Information |
| No data available |
Physical Data
| Appearance | White or yellowish-white powder |
| Solubility | 0.0016g/l insoluble matter |
| Flash Point | 27℃ |
| Refractive index | 2.008~2.029 |
| Sensitivity | No data available |
Spectra
| No data available |
Route of Synthesis (ROS)
| No data available |
Safety and Hazards
| Pictogram(s) | ![]() |
| Signal | Warning |
| GHS Hazard Statements | H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard] H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. |
| Precautionary Statement Codes | P273, P391, and P501 (The corresponding statement to each P-code can be found at the GHS Classification page.) |
Other Data
| Transportation | NONH for all modes of transport |
| Under the room temperature and away from light | |
| HS Code | No data available |
| Storage | Under the room temperature and away from light |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Market Price | USD |
| Druglikeness | |
| Lipinski rules component | |
| Molecular Weight | 82.3973 |
| logP | -0.467 |
| HBA | 1 |
| HBD | 1 |
| Matching Lipinski Rules | 4 |
| Veber rules component | |
| Polar Surface Area (PSA) | 20.23 |
| Rotatable Bond (RotB) | 0 |
| Matching Veber Rules | 2 |
| Use Pattern |
| Rubber Vulcanization Activator Widely used in the rubber and tire industry as a vulcanization activator to improve curing efficiency, heat resistance, abrasion resistance, and mechanical properties of rubber compounds. |
| Coatings and Pigments Used as a white pigment (Zinc White) in paints, coatings, and inks, providing excellent opacity, weather resistance, and anti-mildew performance. |
| Sunscreen and Personal Care Products Applied in sunscreens, skincare products, and cosmetics as a physical UV filter, offering effective protection against UVA and UVB radiation while providing skin-soothing and antimicrobial benefits. |
| Pharmaceutical and Skin Protection Applications Used in ointments, creams, wound-care products, and skin protectants due to its astringent, antimicrobial, and skin-healing properties. |
| Electronic Ceramics and Functional Materials Utilized in the manufacture of varistors, ceramic components, semiconductors, piezoelectric devices, and other electronic materials due to its unique electrical properties. |
| Chemical Processing and Catalysis Used as a catalyst, catalyst precursor, and desulfurization agent in various chemical processes, including petroleum refining and gas purification. |
| Animal Nutrition and Agricultural Applications Serves as a zinc supplement in animal feed and agricultural products, helping to meet essential micronutrient requirements. |
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