329. Aluminum Benzoate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 555-32-8
Benzoic acid, aluminum salt (3:1).
C21H15AlO6; mol wt 390.32.
C 64.62%, H 3.87%, Al 6.91%, O 24.59%.
Al(C6H5COO)3.

Description and references

Prepn: Krnzlein et al., DE 569946 (1933 to I. G. Farbenind.); Frdl. 19, 597.

Properties

Cryst powder. Very slightly sol in water.