Zinc oxide

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OZn · 81.4 g/mol

ZnO · calamine · philosopher's wool · Chinese white

Also sold as Desitin, Balmex from source

What is Zinc oxide?

The white mineral in many sunscreens; it sits on the skin and bounces sunlight away. Zinc oxide (OZn, 81 g/mol) is an over-the-counter medicine sold over the counter. from source

CategoryOTC medicine

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESO=[Zn]

Where you'll find it

Skincarewhat else is in it →

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Where Zinc oxide leads

Found infrom source

Sunscreen and summer skineveryday world

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 14806
Wikidata: Q190077
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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