Zinc

from source

Zn · 65.4 g/mol

Blue powder · Jasad · Rheinzink · Zyncum Metallicum

What is Zinc?

The metal that galvanises steel against rust, and a trace nutrient the body needs for hundreds of enzymes and for wound healing. Element 30. Found in red meat, shellfish, and breakfast cereal. from source

CategoryElement & material

LeaderboardsBiggest Deadliest

Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILES[Zn]

Where you'll find it

Red meatwhat else is in it →Shellfishwhat else is in it →Breakfast cerealwhat else is in it →Batteries and electronicswhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 630 mg/kg · low toxicity
Species: rat
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

630 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source

DangerFlammableEnvironmentalH250, H260, H320, H400, H410from source

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 23994
Wikidata: Q758
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: September 13, 2026

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