Zinc bromide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This inorganic compound is a bromide of zinc. The reagent is available as a crystalline white powder which is highly soluble in water. It has a melting point at 394 C and a boiling point of 697 C. Zinc bromide can be generated by treating zinc oxide or zinc metal with hydrobromic acid which is dehydrated with hot CO2 to give the anhydrous compound. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 7699-45-8 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: ZnBr2 Molecular formula: 225.19 Assay: Minimum 99 %Zinc bromide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds applications in the organic synthesis of various compounds. Zinc bromide is used as an electrolyte in zinc bromide batteries. Zinc bromide is incorporated in solution which are used to displace drilling mud in oil and natural gas wells. It is also used as a lewis acid in organic chemistry. Furthermore, solutions of zinc bromide are used as a transparent shield against radiation. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.