Nomenclature
CAS number: 557-34-6
Galzin (Lemmon).
C
4H
6O
4Zn; mol wt 183.50.
C 26.18%, H 3.30%, O 34.88%, Zn 35.65%.
Zn(C
2H
3O
2)
2.
Description and references
Prepn of anhydr salt from zinc nitrate and
acetic anhydride: Spth, Monatsh. Chem. 33, 235 (1912). Clinical evaluations in Wilson's disease:
G. M. Hill et al., Hepatology 7, 522 (1987); G. J. Brewer et al., J. Lab. Clin. Med. 109, 526 (1987).
Toxicity: H. F. Smyth et al., Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 30, 470 (1969).
Derivative
Dihydrate.
Nomenclature
CAS number: 5970-45-6
Wilzin (Orphan Europe).
C
4H
6O
4Zn.2H
2O; mol wt 219.53.
C 21.88%, H 4.59%, O 43.73%, Zn 29.80%.
Properties
Crystallizes from dil acetic acid; faint, acetous
odor; astringent taste; slightly efflorescent. d 1.735; mp 237°. One gram dissolves in 2.3 ml water, 1.6 ml boiling
water, 30 ml alcohol, about 1 ml boiling alcohol. The aq soln is
neutral or slightly acid to litmus; pH about 5-6. Keep in well-closed containers. LD50 orally in rats: 2.46 g/kg (Smyth).Use
Preserving wood; as mordant in dyeing; manuf glazes
for painting on porcelain. As a reagent in testing for albumin, tannin,
urobilin, phosphate, blood.
Therapeutic Category
Styptic, astringent. In treatment of Wilson's disease.
Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)
Antiseptic, astringent, protective (topical).
Has been used as an emetic.
Keywords
Astringent; Emetic