Aluminum monoacetate

Chemical Name: Aluminum monoacetate Alternative name: Dibasic aluminum acetate, Dihydroxyaluminum acetate CAS No.: 7360-44-3 Molecular formula: \(\boldsymbol{Al(OH)_2CH_3COO}\) (\(\boldsymbol{C_2H_5AlO_4}\)) Molecular weight: 120.04

Description

Aluminum monoacetate is a white solid powder. It is soluble in water and its aqueous solution is weakly acidic. It belongs to basic aluminum acetate. There are three types of aluminum acetate compounds, which can interconvert in aqueous solution: aluminum monoacetate, aluminum diacetate and aluminum triacetate.

Applications

1. Pharmaceuticals: Used as an astringent and antibacterial agent for topical skin treatment, applied for eczema, dermatitis and insect bites, and it is an ingredient of Burow’s solution.
2. Cosmetics: Used as skin astringent and antiperspirant raw material.
3. Paper industry: Paper sizing agent.
4. Textile industry: Mordant for dyeing.

Safety Notes

It decomposes upon heating. Avoid inhalation of dust. It may irritate skin and eyes.

Note: There is a naming confusion in industry. Aluminum monoacetate is also called dibasic aluminum acetate, while aluminum diacetate is named monobasic aluminum acetate. Always confirm by CAS number when placing orders.