Is zinc chloride a catalyst?

Yes. Zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) is an effective catalyst for the selective synthesis of 2-furanmethanol from lignocellulosic biomass. It can be used to catalyse the synthesis of 2-furanmethanol from the leaves of Acacia auriculiformis. Furthermore, ZnCl₂ is also used in cells and electrolytes. ZnCl₂ cells are typically manufactured using synthetic manganese dioxide and have a higher capacity than the Leclanche cell.

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