Zinc Nitrate
IUPAC: zinc dinitrate
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@misc{chemfused-cas-7779886,
title = {Zinc Nitrate, CAS 7779-88-6},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/7779-88-6},
urldate = {2026-04-29}
}
Zinc Nitrate (CAS 7779-88-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula Zn(NO3)2 and molecular weight 189.4 g/mol . GHS signal word: Danger. Hazard classifications: Oxidizing, Corrosive, Health Hazard, Hazardous to the Environment.
What is Zinc Nitrate?
- Molecular Formula
- Zn(NO3)2
- Molecular Weight
- 189.40 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 97 °F (USCG, 1999)
- Density
- 2.07 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
- Solubility
- SOLUBILITY: 184.3 G/100 CC WATER @ 20 °C /HEXAHYDRATE/
Description
Zinc nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having zinc(2+) as the couterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an inorganic zinc salt and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains a zinc(2+).
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Zn+2]
- InChI
- InChI=1S/2NO3.Zn/c2*2-1(3)4;/q2*-1;+2
- InChIKey
- ONDPHDOFVYQSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 187.9048 Da
- TPSA
- 126.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 6
- Complexity
- 19
- Formal Charge
- 0
Experimental
Measured physical and chemical properties from experimental literature.
- Color / Form
- White powder
- Decomposition
- When heated to decomp it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides and zinc oxide/.
- Other
- COLORLESS LUMPS; LOSES WATER OF CRYSTALLIZATION BETWEEN 105 & 131 °C /HEXAHYDRATE/
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS03
GHS05
GHS07
GHS09
Hazard Statements
- H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label)
- P330 Rinse mouth
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P391 Collect spillage
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (41)
- X 4
- UN1514
- Q204863
- Celloxan
- Zn(NO3)2
- 231-943-8
- 7779-88-6
- HSDB 1056
- EDO66F5U49
- NS00075695
- CHEBI:231504
- EC 231-943-8
- MFCD00011293
- RefChem:6363
- SCHEMBL43192
- ZINC NITRATE
- AKOS025294449
- X 4 (nitrate)
- DTXSID10890636
- Zinc dinitrate
- zinc;dinitrate
- DTXCID401030921
- Nitrate de zinc
- UNII-EDO66F5U49
- EINECS 231-943-8
- ZINC(II) NITRATE
- ZINC NITRATE [MI]
- zinc(2+) dinitrate
- ZINC NITRATE [HSDB]
- ZINC NITRATE [MART.]
- nitric acid zinc salt
- ZINC NITRATE [WHO-DD]
- Nitric acid, zinc salt
- zinc(2+) ion dinitrate
- Zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2)
- Nitrate de zinc [French]
- Nitric acid, zinc salt (2:1)
- Zinc nitrate [UN1514] [Oxidizer]
- Zinc, plasma standard solution, Specpure?, 10?g/ml
- Zinc, AAS standard solution, Specpure?, Zn 1000?g/ml
- Zinc, plasma standard solution, Specpure?, Zn 10,000?g/ml
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Zinc Nitrate?
The CAS Registry Number for Zinc Nitrate is 7779-88-6.
What is the IUPAC name of Zinc Nitrate?
The IUPAC name of Zinc Nitrate is zinc dinitrate.
What is the molecular formula of Zinc Nitrate?
Zinc Nitrate has the molecular formula Zn(NO3)2 and a molecular weight of 189.4 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for Zinc Nitrate?
The SMILES notation for Zinc Nitrate is [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Zn+2].
What is the melting point of Zinc Nitrate?
The melting point of Zinc Nitrate is 97 °F (USCG, 1999).
What is the density of Zinc Nitrate?
The density of Zinc Nitrate is 2.07 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink.
How soluble is Zinc Nitrate?
Solubility of Zinc Nitrate: SOLUBILITY: 184.3 G/100 CC WATER @ 20 °C /HEXAHYDRATE/.
Is Zinc Nitrate hazardous?
Zinc Nitrate carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Oxidizing, Corrosive, Health Hazard, Hazardous to the Environment. Signal word: Danger.
What are other names for Zinc Nitrate?
Zinc Nitrate is also known as 231-943-8, 7779-88-6, AKOS025294449, Celloxan, CHEBI:231504.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 24518. Last updated .
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