Pure and zinc-doped tin oxide nanoparticles were synthesized by the chemical co-precipitation method. The structural studies were carried out by X-Ray Diffraction pattern. XRD pattern reveals the tetragonal rutile structure of tin oxide nanoparticles. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy studies were used to identify the chemical information of pure and zinc-doped tin oxide nanoparticles. The crystallite size of pure tin oxide nanoparticles is 9 nm obtained from the X-ray diffraction pattern. The Zn ions are incorporated into the tin ions. It is suitable candidate for gas sensor applications.