Aluminium lactate is a chemical compound, a salt of aluminium and lactic acid with the formula Al(C3H5O3)3.
Synthesis Aluminium lactate is obtained by precipitating a solution of the barium salt by aluminium sulfate.
Physical properties Aluminium lactate appears as a white powder which is soluble in water.
Use Aluminium lactate is used as a mordant.
It is suitable for use in the cosmetic industry as a keratolytic agent or antiperspirant, and in the oral industry.
Aluminium lactate is also used as a precursor for sol–gel synthesis of alumina-based glasses.
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