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Inorganic Salts

Zinc Chloride Molecular Biology

RA002734 CAS 7646-85-7 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA002734
CAS number
7646-85-7
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
ZnCl2
Molecular weight
136.29

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 293 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 732 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.91 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline hygroscopic powder —
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.01 % %
Assay (ex total Zn) Min 98 % %
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detected —
Solubility (20 g in 200 mL H2O + 6 mL 1M HCl) Clear to Very Slightly Hazy —
pH 4.0 - 5.5 —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.005 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.01 % %

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA002734-PK-500G