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Barium hydroxide octahydrate

Barium hydroxide octahydrate chemical structure
CAS Number12230-71-6
FormulaBa(OH)2 · 8H2O
Mol. Weight315.46 g/mol

What is Barium hydroxide octahydrate?

Barium hydroxide octahydrate is a chemical compound with CAS number 12230-71-6 and molecular formula Ba(OH)2 · 8H2O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Catalyzes the β-elimination of phosphoserine residues.

Specifications

Linear Formula

Ba(OH)2 · 8H2O

Molecular Weight

315.46 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥98%

Impurities

≤0.01% insol. dil. HCl
≤2.0% barium carbonate

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302-H314-H332

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

78 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

S2-: ≤0.001%
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%

Cation Traces

Ca: ≤0.05%
Fe: ≤0.001%
K: ≤0.01%
Na: ≤0.01%
Sr: ≤0.8%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

EC Number

241-234-5

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

Barium hydroxide, octahydrate (8CI)Barium dihydroxide octahydrateDihydroxybarium octahydrate