Zinc lactate CAS 16039-53-5
Zinc lactate is an important organic zinc supplement with the chemical formula C₆H₁₀O₆Zn (CAS No. 16039-53-5) and a molecular weight of 243.53. It is synthesized by the neutralization reaction of lactic acid (a naturally occurring organic acid) with zinc oxide or zinc carbonate, followed by purification, crystallization and drying. As a high-performance zinc source, it is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, feed and cosmetic industries globally, favored for its excellent bioavailability, low irritation and good compatibility with various formulations—making it a key product in fine chemical trade.
Product Details
| Item | Standard | Test Result |
| Appearance | White powder | White powder |
| Assay(C6H10O6Zn)ω/% | ≥98.0 | 99.18 |
| L- Zinc lactate accounts of total zinc lactate, ω/% | ≥96.0 | 96.52 |
| Loss on drying, ω/% | ≤14.0 | 10.86 |
| PH(1% aqueous solution) | 5.0-7.0 | 5.37 |
| Lead/(mg/kg) | ≤3.0 | <3.0 |
| Arsenic/(mg/kg) | ≤2.0 | <2.0 |
| Cadmium/ (mg/kg) | ≤2.0 | <2.0 |
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