Description

Zinc Succinate is an essential organic zinc salt with the CAS registry number 6228-53-1, valued for its bioavailability and stability in various formulations. This compound serves as a critical source of zinc, a vital micronutrient, making it indispensable for applications demanding high purity and consistent performance. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries for use in dietary supplements, functional food fortification, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: As a bioavailable zinc source in capsule, tablet, and powder formulations to support immune function and metabolic health.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as an excipient in certain controlled-release formulations.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Incorporated into functional foods and beverages to enhance nutritional value, complying with food-grade standards.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Premixes): Serves as a zinc supplement in livestock and aquaculture feed to promote growth and animal wellness.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare products for its potential skin-soothing and astringent properties.
• Industrial Catalysts & Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or precursor in organic synthesis and specialty polymer production.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical and pharmaceutical research as a standard or reagent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Succinate
CAS No.	6228-53-1
Molecular Formula	C4H4O4Zn
Molecular Weight	189.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc butanedioate; Succinic acid, zinc salt; Zinc (II) succinate; Butanedioic acid, zinc salt (1:1); Zinc 1,4-butanedioate; Zinc salt of succinic acid; Zinc ethanedicarboxylate
EINECS	228-329-6

Quality Control

Our Zinc Succinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality control protocols include comprehensive testing for identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zinc Content)	≥ 34.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines
Microbial Limits	Meets standard pharmacopeial requirements

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