83265

Zinc sulfate heptahydrate

BioUltra, for molecular biology, 2.0 M in H₂O

• Synonym(s): Zinc Sulfate hydrate, ZnSO₄
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): O₄SZn · 7H₂O
• CAS Number: 7446-20-0
• Molecular Weight: 287.56
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 57652952
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• grade: for molecular biology
• product line: BioUltra
• form: solution
• concentration: 2.0 M in H₂O
• impurities: DNases, none detected; RNases, none detected; phosphatases, none detected; proteases, none detected
• pH: 4.0±0.5
• density: 1.31 g/mL at 20 °C
• λ: neat
• UV absorption: λ: 260 nm A_max: <0.02; λ: 280 nm A_max: <0.02
• suitability: passes test for filter test

Description

Application

Zinc sulfate solution has been used as a component in media for in vitro hyphal growth assays. It has also been used as a supplement in the media along with isopropyl β-D-1-thiogalactopyranoside (IPTG), while expressing zinc containing proteins.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Zinc sulfate solution is as potent as formalin. This chemical is mainly used to treat footrot. It may also be used to treat acute bronchiolitis.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H318,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1
• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves