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499552

Sigma-Aldrich

Zinc preparation

5 g/dL Zn+2 in THF, highly reactive Rieke®metal

Synonym(s):

Zn

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Zn
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
65.39
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

reaction suitability

core: zinc
reagent type: catalyst

concentration

5 g/dL Zn+2 in THF

density

0.949 g/mL at 25 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Zn]

InChI

1S/Zn

InChI key

HCHKCACWOHOZIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Rieke® Zinc metal can be used to reduce common organic functional groups such as aromatic nitro, conjugated aldehydes, arylacetylenes, and phenylpropiolates.

Legal Information

Product of Rieke Metals, Inc.
Rieke is a registered trademark of Rieke Metals, Inc.
Rieke is a registered trademark of Rieke Metals, Inc.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

1.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17.22 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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