96454
Zinc
powder, purum
Synonym(s):
Zn
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Linear Formula:
Zn
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
65.39
UNSPSC Code:
11101719
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Product Name
Zinc, purum, powder
vapor pressure
1 mmHg ( 487 °C)
Quality Segment
grade
purum
form
powder
reaction suitability
core: zinc, reagent type: catalyst
resistivity
5.8 μΩ-cm, 20°C
bp
907 °C (lit.)
mp
420 °C (lit.)
density
7.133 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
[Zn]
InChI
1S/Zn
InChI key
HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
Zinc powder is generally used as a reagent for the Clemmensen reduction of ketones.
It can also be used as a:
It can also be used as a:
- Reducing agent in the preparation of graphene from graphene oxide using ultrasonication method.
- Reducing agent in the oxidation of benzene to phenol by vanadium substituted heteropolyacid catalyst and oxygen oxidant.
- Reactant in the preparation of alkyl zinc reagents by direct insertion of zinc powder into unactivated alkyl bromides and chlorides.
- Catalyst in selective Fries rearrangement of acetylated phenols.
Other Notes
Reagent for the Clemmensen reduction of ketones and the Reformansky reaction
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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