Title: Zinc Formate
CAS Registry Number: 557-41-5
Molecular Formula: C2H2O4Zn
Molecular Weight: 155.44
Percent Composition: C 15.45%, H 1.30%, O 41.17%, Zn 42.08%
Line Formula: Zn(HCOO)2
Literature References: Forms dihydrate readily. Prepd from zinc carbonate and formic acid: Kendall, Adler, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 43, 1470 (1921).
Derivative Type: Dihydrate
Properties: Crystals. d 2.207. Solubility in H2O (20°): 5.2 g/100 g. Practically insol in alc.
Density: d 2.207