Barium Acetate is the barium salt of acetic acid. Its chemical formula is Ba(C₂H₃O₂)₂. It is an organic barium compound composed of barium ( II ) ions and acetate ions and is commonly available as a white crystalline powder. Barium acetate is highly soluble in water and very slightly soluble in methanol. Thus, it is a convenient source of soluble barium in chemical processes. It exhibits good stability under normal storage conditions but is gradually decomposed by heating, with the formation of barium carbonate. Due to its well-defined chemical properties, water solubility and crystalline nature make barium acetate is an important compound in laboratory research, industrial chemistry and materials science.
CAS No.: 543-80-6Â
Synonyms: Barium diacetate, Barium Salt, Octan barnaty, Acetic acid barium salt.
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C4H6BaO4 |
| IUPAC Name | barium(2+) diacetate |
| Molecular weight | 255.41 g/mol |
| Solubility | Highly Soluble in water |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Density | 2.47 |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White |
| Physical State (at 20 °C) | Solid |
| Melting Point | 450 °C |
| Ph | 7 – 8.5Â |
| Odor | Slight acetic acid odor |
| Pictograms : |  |
| Hazard Statements : | H302+H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. |
| Precautionary statements : | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
Barium Acetate is the barium salt of acetic acid. Its chemical formula is Ba(C₂H₃O₂)₂. It is an organic barium compound composed of barium ( II ) ions and acetate ions and is commonly available as a white crystalline powder. Barium acetate is highly soluble in water and very slightly soluble in methanol. Thus, it is a convenient source of soluble barium in chemical processes. It exhibits good stability under normal storage conditions but is gradually decomposed by heating, with the formation of barium carbonate. Due to its well-defined chemical properties, water solubility and crystalline nature make barium acetate is an important compound in laboratory research, industrial chemistry and materials science.
CAS No.: 543-80-6Â
Synonyms: Barium diacetate, Barium Salt, Octan barnaty, Acetic acid barium salt.
| Physical Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C4H6BaO4 |
| IUPAC Name | barium(2+) diacetate |
| Molecular weight | 255.41 g/mol |
| Solubility | Highly Soluble in water |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Density | 2.47 |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Color | White |
| Physical State (at 20 °C) | Solid |
| Melting Point | 450 °C |
| Ph | 7 – 8.5Â |
| Odor | Slight acetic acid odor |
| Pictograms : | |
| Hazard Statements : | H302+H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. |
| Precautionary statements : | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
Barium acetate is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, a mordant in textile printing, a drying agent for paints and varnishes, a chemical intermediate and, an additive in perovskite solar cell research.
The chemical formula of Barium acetate is Ba(C2H3O2)2 or (CH3COO)2Ba.
Barium acetate is normally made by reacting acetic acid with barium carbonate or barium sulfide, followed by crystallization of the resulting product.
Barium acetate is a white crystalline powder and is very soluble in water. It has a molar mass of 255.42 g/mol and decomposes on heating to barium carbonate.
Barium acetate is a salt derived from a strong base (barium hydroxide) and a weak acid (acetic acid). Its aqueous solution is generally slightly alkaline.Â
