Title: Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate
CAS Registry Number: 539-68-4
CAS Name: [Carbonato(1-)-
O]dihydroxyaluminum monosodium salt
Synonyms: aluminum sodium carbonate hydroxide
Trademarks: Kompensan (Roerig); Minicid
Molecular Formula: CH2AlNaO5
Molecular Weight: 143.99
Percent Composition: C 8.34%, H 1.40%, Al 18.74%, Na 15.97%, O 55.56%
Line Formula: (HO)2AlOCO2Na
Literature References: Prepd by the reaction between an aluminum alkoxide and NaHCO3 in water: Grote,
US 2783179 (1957 to Chattanooga Medicine).
Properties: Amorphous powder or poorly formed crystals. May contain 10 to 11% H2O. d 2.144. pH of water suspension: 9.7. Acid consuming power: 230 ml 0.1
N HCl/gram.
Density: d 2.144
Therap-Cat: Antacid.
Keywords: Antacid.