Zinc perchlorate explained

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

Synthesis

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

• ZnO + 2HClO4 -> Zn(ClO4)2 + H2O
• ZnCO3 + 2HClO4 -> 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 ·6.^{[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.

Notes and References

1. Kumar . Raj . Thilagavathi . Ramasamy . Gulhane . Rajesh . Chakraborti . Asit K. . Zinc(II) perchlorate as a new and highly efficient catalyst for formation of aldehyde 1,1-diacetate at room temperature and under solvent-free conditions . Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical . 2 May 2006 . 250 . 1 . 226–231 . 10.1016/j.molcata.2006.01.063 . 14 March 2023 . en . 1381-1169.
2. Book: Advances in Inorganic Chemistry . 5 December 1984 . Academic Press . 978-0-08-057877-4 . 283 . 14 March 2023 . en.
3. Lin . Lili . Liu . Xiaohua . Feng . Xiaoming . Zinc(II) Perchlorate Hexahydrate . Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis . 27 May 2014 . 1–5 . 10.1002/047084289X.rn01657 . 9780470842898 . 14 March 2023.
4. Web site: 8-aminoquinoline zinc perchlorate metal complex, and preparation method and application thereof . 14 March 2023 . en . 30 April 2014.
5. Web site: Zinc Perchlorate Hexahydrate . . 14 March 2023 . en.
6. Web site: Zinc perchlorate hexahydrate . . 14 March 2023.