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Zinc Pyrithione

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Catalog Number	CI-GU-0220
Product Name	Zinc Pyrithione
CAS	13463-41-7
Structure
Synonyms	ZPT
IUPAC Name	zinc;1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-2-thiolate
Molecular Weight	317.7 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2S2Zn
InChI	InChI=1S/2C5H5NOS.Zn/c27-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)8;/h21-4,8H;/q;;+2/p-2
InChI Key	OTPSWLRZXRHDNX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Melting Point	240 °C
Purity	95%
Density	1.78 g/mL
Solubility	Insoluble
Appearance	Solid
Isomeric SMILES	C1=CC=[N+](C(=C1)[S-])[O-].C1=CC=[N+](C(=C1)[S-])[O-].[Zn+2]

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What is the chemical formula of Zinc Pyrithione?

The chemical formula of Zinc Pyrithione is C10H8N2O2S2Zn.

What is the molecular weight of Zinc Pyrithione?

The molecular weight of Zinc Pyrithione is 317.7.

What is the appearance of Zinc Pyrithione at room temperature?

Zinc Pyrithione is a white to yellow crystalline powder with a slight characteristic odor at room temperature.

What is the solubility of Zinc Pyrithione in water?

Zinc Pyrithione is insoluble in water.

In what pH range does Zinc Pyrithione have an optimum pH?

Zinc Pyrithione has an optimum pH range of 4.5 to 9.5.

How can Zinc Pyrithione be used in personal care products?

Zinc Pyrithione can be used in gels, creams, lotions, talcum powder, anti-dandruff shampoo, deodorant, and disinfecting articles.

What are some uses of Zinc Pyrithione?

Zinc Pyrithione can be used as a shampoo for dandruff treatment, a cosmetic preservative, oil, paint biocide, and a regulator of keratinization.

What is the efficacy of Zinc Pyrithione in treating scalp conditions?

Zinc Pyrithione shampoos have been reported to be effective in the treatment of scalp psoriasis and dandruff.

What is the reaction of Zinc Pyrithione under exposure to light?

Zinc Pyrithione is rapidly transformed by photolysis, with the concentration decreasing significantly under exposure to light.

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