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Zinc lactate

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Zinc lactate is a chemical compound, a salt of zinc and lactic acid with the formula Zn(C3H5O3)2.[1][2]

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Zinc lactate
Names
Other names
Zinc dilactate, zinc 2-hydroxypropionate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard 100.036.510 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 240-178-9
UNII
  • InChI=1S/2C3H6O3.Zn/c2*1-2(4)3(5)6;/h2*2,4H,1H3,(H,5,6);
    Key: GWUDZEJIEQLLHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(C(=O)O)O.CC(C(=O)O)O.[Zn]
Properties
C
6H
10ZnO
6
Molar mass 245.5
Appearance White crystals
Melting point 277 °C (531 °F; 550 K)
Soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis

Reaction of lactic acid with zinc oxide:

2CH3CH(OH)COOH + ZnO → Zn(C3H5O3)2 + H2O

Physical properties

Zinc lactate appears as a white to almost white fine powder.

Zinc lactate is nearly odourless, highly soluble in water,[3] and insoluble in ethanol.

Zinc lactate forms dihydrates with the chemical formula Zn(C3H5O3)2 • 2H2O.

Use

The compound is used in dental care products like toothpaste or mouthwash.[4]

Can also be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient.[5]

The compound has antioxidant properties in mammals and can improve intestinal function.[6]

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