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Zinc Chloride
Zinc Chloride (Product Code: SCI-577/146) is an analytical reagent grade zinc salt (ZnCl2) used to prepare Lucas reagent for alcohol tests and to study zinc-ion reactions in college and school chemistry laboratories. It is packed as 200 g with an MSDS; because the solid is strongly deliquescent, the container must be kept firmly closed. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, which provides laboratory chemicals for organic and inorganic practicals.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Zinc chloride, ZnCl2 |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 200 g |
| Safety documentation | MSDS provided |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-577/146 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Zinc Chloride Used For?
Dissolved in concentrated hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride forms Lucas reagent, which distinguishes tertiary, secondary and primary alcohols by how quickly a cloudy chloride layer appears. At undergraduate level it also serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic preparations.
In inorganic practicals, adding sodium hydroxide to zinc chloride solution gives a white precipitate that dissolves in excess alkali, showing that zinc hydroxide is amphoteric. It is also the traditional soldering flux, cleaning oxide from metal joints — a practical link between school chemistry lab work and workshop skills. The salt is corrosive and harmful, so wear gloves and goggles and weigh it quickly before it takes up water from the air.
Supplier
Colleges and schools obtain Zinc Chloride from Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company behind the ScienceLab brand, which sources organic-test reagents together with acids and glassware. Dealers and importers in India and international markets are supplied as well. The ScienceLab profile gives an overview of the company.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Chemicals used with zinc chloride in alcohol tests and zinc-ion practicals:
- Hydrochloric Acid — the acid (in concentrated form) combined with zinc chloride to make Lucas reagent.
- Sodium Hydroxide — shows the amphoteric zinc hydroxide precipitate.
- Zinc Sulfate — another soluble zinc salt for comparison.
- Granulated Zinc (granules) — zinc metal for displacement and hydrogen experiments.
- Zinc Chloride 200 g — another catalogue listing of this salt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zinc Chloride used for in organic chemistry?
Zinc Chloride SCI-577/146 is mainly used to prepare Lucas reagent with concentrated hydrochloric acid, which tells tertiary, secondary and primary alcohols apart by reaction speed. It also serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in some undergraduate preparations.
Why does Zinc Chloride become wet in storage?
Zinc Chloride is strongly deliquescent: it absorbs moisture from the air until it dissolves. Reseal the 200 g pack immediately, store it in a dry cupboard and weigh portions quickly to keep the reagent usable.
Is Zinc Chloride hazardous?
Yes. Zinc Chloride is corrosive to skin and eyes, harmful if swallowed and toxic to aquatic life. Use gloves, goggles and a spatula, follow the MSDS supplied with each pack, and collect waste for proper disposal.
What is the shelf life of Zinc Chloride?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Moisture is the main risk for Zinc Chloride, so keep it tightly sealed between uses.
Who supplies Zinc Chloride SCI-577/146?
Zinc Chloride SCI-577/146 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as an analytical reagent in a 200 g pack for colleges, schools, dealers and importers in India and international markets.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
