| Formula / Notation | ZnCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7646-85-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.3 |
| 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 |
| Solubility | 435 % at 70 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and therefore irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It is used for preserving wood, in sol... |
| Also Known As | dichlorozinc; Dichlorozinc; Zinkchloride; Zinc(II) chloride; Zintrace; Zinc chloride fume; Zinc chloride (ZnCl2); Zinkchlorid; Zine dichloride; Chlorure de zinc |
| Category | Salts |
What is Zinc chloride?
Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is a salt that appears as Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and therefore irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It is used for preserving wood, in sol.... It has a molecular weight of 136.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichlorozinc. Boiling point: 1350 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024). Melting point: 554 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dichlorozinc
Other Names / Synonyms: dichlorozinc; Dichlorozinc; Zinkchloride; Zinc(II) chloride; Zintrace; Zinc chloride fume; Zinc chloride (ZnCl2); Zinkchlorid; Zine dichloride; Chlorure de zinc
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.3 |
| Solubility | 435 % at 70 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and therefore irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It is used for preserving wood, in sol... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is a salt that appears as Zinc chloride is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is corrosive to metals and therefore irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It is used for preserving wood, in sol.... It has a molecular weight of 136.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichlorozinc. Boiling point: 1350 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024). Melting point: 554 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Zinc chloride is: ZnCl2