Barium acetate is the salt of barium and acetic acid with a chemical formula C4H6BaO4. It is a white powder that is highly soluble in water. It is generally produced by the reaction of acetic acid with barium carbonate. Barium acetate decomposes to carbonate when heated in air. The other name of barium acetate is barium diacetate. In this article, learn more about the barium acetate formula, properties, chemical structure and uses
Barium Acetate Properties
| Properties of Barium Acetate | |
| Name | Barium Acetate |
| Appearance | White Solid |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6BaO4 |
| Melting point | 450 °C |
| Density | 2.468 g/cm3 |
| Molar Mass | 255.43 g/mol |
| Solubility in Water | Soluble |
Barium Acetate Chemical Structure
Barium Acetate Uses
- Used as a mordant for varnishes, drying paints and for printing textile fabrics
- Used as a catalyst in organic synthesis
- Used in the preparation of other acetates
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