Zinc perchlorate

Zinc perchlorate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Zn(ClO₄)₂ which forms the hexahydrate.^[1][2]

Zinc perchlorate

Zinc perchlorate hexahydrate
Names
Other names Zinc diperchlorate, zinc(II) perchlorate
Identifiers
CAS Number	13637-61-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	8374666
ECHA InfoCard	100.033.733
EC Number	237-122-0
PubChem CID	10199167
UNII	725JL07841
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	50890711
InChI InChI=1S/2ClHO4.Zn/c2*2-1(3,4)5;/h2*(H,2,3,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2 Key: RXBXBWBHKPGHIB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES [O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[O-]Cl(=O)(=O)=O.[Zn+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	Cl 2O 8Zn
Molar mass	261.826
Appearance	colorless solid
Density	2.252 g/cm3
Melting point	106 °C (223 °F; 379 K)
Boiling point	210 °C (410 °F; 483 K)
Solubility in water	soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Synthesis

Zinc perchlorate can be prepared by dissolving zinc oxide or zinc carbonate in perchloric acid:^[3]

ZnO + 2 HClO₄ → Zn(ClO₄)₂ + H₂O

ZnCO₃ + 2 HClO₄ → Zn(ClO₄)₂ + H₂O + CO₂

Chemical properties

The compound decomposes when heated to high temperatures and may explode if heated too strongly.

Like most other perchlorates such as copper perchlorate and lead perchlorate, zinc perchlorate is prone to deliquescence.

Zinc perchlorate can form complexes with ligands such as 8-aminoquinoline, tricarbohydrazide, and tetraphenylethylene tetratriazole.^[4]

Physical properties

The compound forms a hexahydrate Zn(ClO
₄)
₂·6H
₂O.^[5][6]

Zinc perchlorate forms a hygroscopic colorless solid, odorless, soluble in water and low-weight alcohols.

Uses

Zinc perchlorate is used as an oxidizing agent and catalyst.