Nomenclature
Alsol (Athenstaedt); Essitol (Athenstaedt). Description and references
Consists of approx 70% basic aluminum acetate
and 30% tartaric acid. Prepn: Gmelins, Aluminum (8th ed.) 35B, 304 (1934).
Properties
Crystals or powder; slight acetic odor; astringent,
acidulous taste. On long keeping loses acetic acid and becomes incompletely
sol. Slowly sol in cold water. Practically insol in alcohol.Therapeutic Category
Astringent, antiseptic.
Keywords
Astringent