Aluminium lactate is a chemical compound, a salt of aluminium and lactic acid with the formula Al(C3H5O3)3.
[1][2] Aluminium lactate is obtained by precipitating a solution of the barium salt by aluminium sulfate.
[3] Aluminium lactate appears as a white powder which is soluble in water.
[4] It is suitable for use in both the cosmetic[5] and oral industries.
[6][7] Aluminium lactate is also used as a precursor for sol–gel synthesis of alumina-based glasses.