Description

Zinc Lactate CAS NO 16039-53-5 is a white, crystalline powder that serves as a highly bioavailable source of zinc. This compound is valued for its stability and solubility, making it an effective and versatile nutritional additive. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking a reliable zinc fortifier and functional ingredient.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Used as a bioavailable zinc source in capsules, tablets, and liquid formulations to support immune function and overall health.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: An effective mineral fortifier for cereals, nutritional bars, dairy products, and functional beverages to prevent zinc deficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or excipient in lozenges, syrups, and topical ointments.
• Oral Care Products: Incorporated into toothpaste and mouthwash formulations for its anti-plaque and breath-freshening properties.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a skin conditioning agent and antimicrobial in creams, lotions, and deodorants.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Premixes): Added to livestock and pet feed to ensure adequate zinc intake for growth, development, and health.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Lactate
CAS No.	16039-53-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10O6Zn
Molecular Weight	243.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc dilactate; Zinc (2-hydroxypropanoate); Lactic acid, zinc salt; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid zinc salt; Zinc(II) lactate; EINECS 240-178-9; Food Grade Zinc Lactate; Zinc Lactate Dihydrate (common hydrated form)
EINECS	240-178-9

Quality Control

Our Zinc Lactate is produced under strict quality management systems. It can be manufactured to meet various standards including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) grades, ensuring suitability for food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metals, and microbiological parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking or degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn)	21.5% - 22.5%
pH (10% solution)	5.5 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 18.0% (typically for dihydrate)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Molds	≤ 100 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.