Barium hydroxide octahydrate

Name: Barium hydroxide octahydrate
SKU: ACM40226300-2
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Catalog NumberACM40226300-2

CAS Number40226-30-0

CategoryElectrolytes

Synonyms

CAUSTIC BARYTA;BARIUM HYDROXIDE 8H₂O;BARIUM HYDROXIDE HYDRATE;BARIUM HYDROXIDE, 8-HYDRATE;BARIUM (II) HYDROXIDE;Barium hydroxide hydrate, 99.995% metals basis;BARIUM HYDROXIDE HYDRATE, 99.995%;Barium hydroxide hyd

IUPAC Name

barium(2+);dihydroxide;hydrate

Molecular Weight

315.46

Molecular Formula

BaH₁₈O₁₀

Canonical SMILES

O.[OH-].[OH-].[Ba+2]

InChI Key

GKQTUHKAQKWLIN-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Melting Point

78ºC(lit.)

Purity

96%

Density

2.18 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)

Application

Barium hydroxide octahydrate serves multiple purposes across various industries and scientific applications. This white crystalline powder is extensively used in the manufacture of alkali and glass, and plays a crucial role in the vulcanization of synthetic rubber. It acts as an effective alkalizing agent in both water softening and boiler scale remedies. In scientific techniques, it is utilized in the centromeric heterochromatin banding method and is a precursor for preparing compounds like barium titanate, barium sulfate, barium phosphate, and barium sulfide. In analytical chemistry, barium hydroxide octahydrate is essential for the titration of weak, particularly organic, acids. It also facilitates the preparation of compounds such as cyclopentanone, diacetone alcohol, and D-Gulonic gamma-lactone. Additionally, it is involved in ester hydrolysis and the decarboxylation of amino acids. Known for being a strong base, barium hydroxide octahydrate is used in organic synthesis and catalyzes reactions like the β-elimination of phosphoserine residues. It also serves as a resin stabilizer and is involved in the manufacturing of oil and grease additives, as well as a raw material for pigments and a sulfate removal agent.

Exact Mass

315.99500

Hazard Statements

C: Corrosive;

Safety Description

26-36/37/39-45

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