CAS No. 557-34-6

Batch: Purity:99
Zinc acetate Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Zinc acetate product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 557-34-6
Molecular Formula

C4H6O4Zn

Molecular Weight (MW) 183.48
SMILES CC(=O)O[Zn]OC(C)=O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Zinc acetate is an essential metal salt and inducer of enterocyte metallothionein expression. By upregulating metallothionein in intestinal mucosal enterocytes, zinc acetate promotes intracellular metal chelation, thereby blocking intestinal copper absorption and mitigating metal-induced toxicity. Furthermore, zinc acetate administration elevates tissue metallothionein levels and antioxidant enzyme activity, suppressing reactive oxygen species generation and protecting cellular membranes from oxidative damage. [1][2]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 37 mg/mL (201.65 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 37 mg/mL
Ethanol 2 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.