Zincchloride
Zinc dichloride is a compound of zinc and chloride ions in the ratio 1:2. It exists in four crystalline forms, in each of which the Zn(2+) ions are trigonal planar coordinated to four chloride ions. It has a role as a Lewis acid, a disinfectant, an astringent and an EC 5.3.3.5 (cholestenol Delta-isomerase) inhibitor. It is an inorganic chloride and a zinc molecular entity.