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A compound obtained as a yellowish gray powder by the action of acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride or ordinary tannic acid. It is used as an intestinal astringent, and locally in rhinitis and pharyngitis.

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  1. A compound obtained as a yellowish gray powder by the action of acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride or ordinary tannic acid. It is used as an intestinal astringent, and locally in rhinitis and pharyngitis.
  2. A compound obtained as a yellowish gray powder by the action ofacetyl chloride or acetic anhydride or ordinary tannic acid. It isused as an intestinal astringent, and locally in rhinitis andpharyngitis.