Description

Orotic Acid Zinc Salt Dihydrate is a coordination compound of zinc and orotic acid, widely recognized for its role as a bioavailable source of zinc. This product is valued for its stability and synergistic benefits in nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the dietary supplement, animal nutrition, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a high-quality, functional mineral source.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: As a key ingredient in zinc-fortified multivitamin/mineral complexes and standalone zinc supplements.
• Animal Feed & Nutrition: Incorporated into premixes for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture to support immune function, growth, and skin/hoof health.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used in the development of therapeutic and prophylactic products for zinc deficiency.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed in topical creams, lotions, and ointments for its skin-soothing and protective properties.
• Food Fortification: Potential use in functional foods and beverages as a mineral fortificant.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in biochemical and nutritional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Orotic Acid Zinc Salt Dihydrate
CAS No.	68399-76-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14N4O12Zn
Molecular Weight	447.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Orotate Dihydrate; Zinc Orotate (2:1) Dihydrate; Orotic Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-2,6-dioxo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylate Dihydrate; Vitamin B13 Zinc Salt; Orotat-Zink-Dihydrat (German); Orotate de Zinc Dihydraté (French)
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Quality Control

Our Orotic Acid Zinc Salt Dihydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles 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 material 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 to standard
Assay (Zn Content)	14.0% - 15.5%
Assay (Orotic Acid)	84.0% - 86.0%
Water (Karl Fischer)	7.0% - 9.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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