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Zinc lactate

Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.

Molecular structure for Zinc lactate

Chemical identity

English nameZinc lactate
English synonymsZinc lactate;2-Hydroxypropanoic acid zinc salt;Zinc DL-lactate
Chinese name乳酸锌
Chinese synonyms乳酸锌盐;2-羟基丙酸锌
Chemical categoryFood Acids & Regulators
CAS No.16039-53-5
EINECS No.240-192-5
Molecular formulaC6H10O6Zn
Molecular weight243.52
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Assay (as Zn) 24.0–26.0%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; water ≤3.0%; pH (5% aqueous solution) 5.0–7.0

Performance characteristics

White crystalline powder, soluble in water, good zinc bioavailability

Application scenarios

Food zinc supplement, pharmaceutical zinc supplement, oral care products