Title: Zinc Lactate
CAS Registry Number: 16039-53-5
Molecular Formula: C6H10O6Zn
Molecular Weight: 243.55
Percent Composition: C 29.59%, H 4.14%, O 39.42%, Zn 26.86%
Line Formula: Zn(C3H5O3)2
Literature References: Prepd from zinc carbonate and lactic acid: Pederson et al., J. Biol. Chem. 68, 151 (1926).
Derivative Type: Trihydrate
Properties: Crystals. Soluble in 60 parts cold, 6 parts boiling water.