The extraction of zinc with long-chain 4-acyl-5-pyrazolones and beta-diketones was studied. For comparison with the commercial extractant LIX 54, the extraction parameters were studied for their dependence on pH and on the influence of ammonia and tartrate. Among the examined compounds, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(2-ethylhexanoyl)-5-pyrazolone shows the best extraction results. Zinc as well as nickel and cadmium can be extracted from tartrate solution. The separation of zinc and cadmium is possible. The extraction is disturbed by the presence of complexing agents such as ammonia or cyanide.