Description

Zinc Valerate is an organometallic salt of zinc and valeric acid, widely recognized by its CAS registry number 556-38-7. This compound serves as a versatile and effective source of bioavailable zinc, a critical micronutrient in numerous industrial and nutritional applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the animal nutrition, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a consistent and high-purity zinc supplement for their formulations.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: A key source of essential zinc for poultry, swine, and ruminant feed premixes to support immune function, growth, and skin health.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where zinc acts as a catalyst or a structural component.
• Nutritional Supplements: Incorporated into human dietary supplements and functional foods as a bioavailable form of zinc.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in various organic synthesis processes, including esterification and polymerization reactions.
• Wood Preservatives: Utilized in formulations to protect timber from fungal decay and insect damage.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: An additive in coatings and lubricants to provide sacrificial anode protection for metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Valerate
CAS No.	556-38-7
Molecular Formula	C10H18O4Zn
Molecular Weight	291.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc pentanoate; Zinc n-valerate; Valeric acid zinc salt; Zinc salt of pentanoic acid; Zinc(II) valerate; Pentanoic acid, zinc salt; Zinc di(valerate); Zinc dipentanoate
EINECS	209-124-8

Quality Control

Our Zinc Valerate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and heavy metal content. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to guarantee compliance with your quality requirements.

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) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn)	Min. 22.0%
Assay (as C10H18O4Zn)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 3 ppm

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