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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula 3C2H3O2.Al
Molecular Weight 204.1136
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of Aluminum acetate

SMILES

[Al+3].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O

InChI

InChIKey=WCOATMADISNSBV-UHFFFAOYSA-K
InChI=1S/3C2H4O2.Al/c3*1-2(3)4;/h3*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;;+3/p-3

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Description
Curator's Comment: Description was created based on several sources, including https://www.google.com/patents/US2824042 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22718290 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15516810 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10211213 | https://www.drugs.com/monograph/aluminum-acetate.html

Burow invented an astringent antiseptic solution of aluminium acetate in water to relieve the itching and inflammation of minor skin irritations. At present the oflicial U. S. P. procedure to made Burow's solution involves the reaction of aluminum sulfate, calcium carbonate and acetic acid to form aluminum sub-acetate, also termed basic aluminum acetate. The solution is available as an over-the-counter drug for topical administration, with brand names including Domeboro. Burow's solution has been shown to be effective against chronic suppurative otitis media and otitis externa. It is active against bacteria resulting in damage to the cell wall.

Originator

Curator's Comment: Burow invented an astringent antiseptic solution of aluminium acetate in water to relieve the itching and inflammation of minor skin irritations

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
DOMEBORO

Approved Use

Temporarily relieves minor skin irritations due to: – Poison ivy | – Poison oak – Poison sumac | – Insect bites – Athlete’s foot | – Rashes caused by soaps, detergents, cosmetics, or jewelry
Curative
DOMEBORO

Approved Use

This medication is used to treat an outer ear infection (external otitis). This product contains acetic acid/aluminum acetate, a combination that stops the growth of bacteria and fungus. Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear. Wetness in the ear canal can help bacteria and fungus to grow. This medication also causes drying of the ear canal, helping to cure the infection.
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
The ineffectiveness of aluminum subacetate in rheumatoid arthritis.
1948 Apr 8
Aluminum fluoride inhibition of glucocorticoid receptor inactivation and transformation.
1990 Apr 10
The antibacterial activity of acetic acid and Burow's solution as topical otological preparations.
1998 Oct
Effects of trace metal compounds on HIV-1 reverse transcriptase: an in vitro study.
1999 May
Intravascular hemolysis in aluminium phosphide poisoning.
1999 Sep
Fluoride plus aluminum: useful tools in laboratory investigations, but messengers of false information.
2002
Bone cell mitogenic action of fluoroaluminate and aluminum fluoride but not that of sodium fluoride involves upregulation of the insulin-like growth factor system.
2002 May
[Pharmaceutical and pharmacological evaluation of Burow's solution (aluminum acetate solution), hospital preparation, and development of its rapid preparation method].
2004 Nov
Aluminum: new recognition of an old problem.
2005 Dec
Effects of aluminum on the nervous system and its possible link with neurodegenerative diseases.
2005 Nov
Some aspects of astroglial functions and aluminum implications for neurodegeneration.
2006 Aug 30
Aluminum and other metals in Alzheimer's disease: a review of potential therapy with chelating agents.
2006 Nov
Ototoxic effect of Burow solution applied to the guinea pig middle ear.
2007 Aug
Neurological adverse events of immunization: experience with an aluminum adjuvanted meningococcal B outer membrane vesicle vaccine.
2007 Oct
Relationship between physical and chemical properties of aluminum-containing adjuvants and immunopotentiation.
2007 Oct
Reversible myocardial injury associated with aluminum phosphide poisoning.
2007 Sep
Ablative laser resurfacing: high-energy pulsed carbon dioxide and erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet.
2007 Sep-Oct
Retrospective analysis of 4-week inhalation studies in rats with focus on fate and pulmonary toxicity of two nanosized aluminum oxyhydroxides (boehmite) and pigment-grade iron oxide (magnetite): the key metric of dose is particle mass and not particle surface area.
2009 May 17
New insight into artifactual phenomena during in vitro toxicity assessment of engineered nanoparticles: study of TNF-α adsorption on alumina oxide nanoparticle.
2013 Apr
Gene expression profile of mouse fibroblasts exposed to a biodegradable iron alloy for stents.
2013 Nov
1H NMR spectroscopic analysis detects metabolic disturbances in rat urine on acute exposure to heavy metal tungsten alloy based metals salt.
2014 Mar 25
Molecular basis of carcinogenicity of tungsten alloy particles.
2015 Mar 15
Patents

Sample Use Guides

DOMEBORO® SOOTHING SOAK – dissolve 1 to 3 packets in a pint (16 oz) of cool or warm water – stir until fully dissolved; do not strain or filter. The resulting mixture contains 0.16% (1 packet), 0.32% (2 packets), or 0.48% (3 packets) aluminum acetate and is ready for use For use as a soak: – soak affected area for 15 to 30 minutes as needed, or as directed by a doctor – repeat 3 times a day or as directed by a doctor – discard solution after each use. For use as a compress or wet dressing: – soak a clean, soft cloth in the solution. – apply cloth loosely to affected area for 15 to 30 minutes – repeat as needed or as directed by a doctor – discard solution after each use
Route of Administration: Topical
Burow's solution (13% aluminum subacetate) is active against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa, resulting in damage to the cell wall.
Name Type Language
Aluminum acetate
II   INCI   MI   ORANGE BOOK   USP   VANDF  
INCI  
Official Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE [USP IMPURITY]
Common Name English
DOMEBORO
Brand Name English
ACETIC ACID, ALUMINUM SALT (3:1)
Common Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE [II]
Common Name English
BOROFAIR COMPONENT ALUMINUM ACETATE
Common Name English
BURO-SOL
Brand Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE [INCI]
Common Name English
ALUMINIUM ACETATE
MART.   WHO-DD  
Systematic Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE COMPONENT OF BOROFAIR
Common Name English
ALUMINIUM ACETATE [MART.]
Common Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE [VANDF]
Common Name English
Aluminium acetate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
ACETIC ACID, ALUMINUM SALT
Common Name English
ALUMINUM ACETATE [MI]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
CFR 21 CFR 176.170
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CFR 21 CFR 347.12
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NCI_THESAURUS C28394
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Code System Code Type Description
EVMPD
SUB12809MIG
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1201015
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MERCK INDEX
m1590
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID30890496
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NCI_THESAURUS
C47387
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DRUG CENTRAL
4998
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CAS
139-12-8
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MESH
C013396
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DAILYMED
80EHD8I43D
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DRUG BANK
DB14518
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SMS_ID
100000077667
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WIKIPEDIA
Aluminium triacetate
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FDA UNII
80EHD8I43D
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
205-354-1
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RXCUI
17609
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PUBCHEM
8757
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