13-10215. Zinc Tannate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 8011-65-2
Sal barnit.

Description and references

Compd of ZnO and tannin in variable proportions. Prepd from an aq tannin soln and zinc hydroxide in excess ammonium hydroxide plus an ammonium salt: DE 479229 (1926 to Lab. Reumella Adolf Boas), C.A. 23, 47781 (1929).

Properties

Yellowish, odorless powder. Practically insol in water, alcohol. Sol in dil acids.

Therapeutic Category

Astringent; antiseptic.

Keywords

Astringent

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.