| Bioactivity | Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is a hydrate that is the heptahydrate form of zinc sulfate. Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is a dietary supplement used for zinc deficiency and to prevent the condition in those at high risk[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Zinc sulfate heptahydrate can be used to supplement zinc. Side effects of excess supplementation may include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and tiredness. |
| Name | Zinc sulfate heptahydrate |
| CAS | 7446-20-0 |
| Formula | H14O11SZn |
| Molar Mass | 287.55 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Campos CG, et al. Targeted Metabolomics of Xylose-Fermenting Yeasts Based on Mass Spectrometry.Methods Mol Biol. 2019;1859:155-169. [2]. Pories WJ, et al. Acceleration of healing with zinc sulfate. Ann Surg. 1967 Mar;165(3):432-6. |