Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate

• CAT Number: R028366
• CAS Number: 12230-71-6
• Molecular Formula: BaH18O10
• Molecular Weight: 315.46
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Barium Dihydroxide Octahydrate; Dihydroxybarium Octahydrate
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: barium(2+);dihydroxide;octahydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/Ba.10H2O/h;10*1H2/q+2;;;;;;;;;;/p-2
• InChIKey: ZUDYPQRUOYEARG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[OH-].[OH-].[Ba+2]

Barium hydroxide octahydrate (Cat No.: R028366) is an inorganic compound composed of barium cations and hydroxide anions, crystallized with eight molecules of water. It appears as colorless crystals and is highly soluble in water, forming a strong alkaline solution. Commonly used in analytical chemistry, it serves as a reagent for titration of weak acids and in the preparation of other barium compounds. It also finds applications in organic synthesis, water softening, and as a stabilizer in certain plastic and resin formulations.