10553-31-8 | Barium bromide (BaBr2)

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	99%	in stock	$12.00	$9.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AD68283
• Chemical Name: Barium bromide (BaBr2)
• CAS Number: 10553-31-8
• Molecular Formula: BaBr2
• Molecular Weight: 297.135
• MDL Number: MFCD00003444
• SMILES: Br[Ba]Br

Computed Properties

• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
• Heavy Atom Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2

Upstream Synthesis Route

Barium bromide is a versatile compound that finds wide application in chemical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of various organic and inorganic compounds. As a source of barium ions, it is commonly used in reactions involving precipitation or exchange of anions. In organic synthesis, barium bromide can serve as a catalyst or reagent in several processes, such as halogenation reactions or as a Lewis acid for promoting electrophilic aromatic substitution. Its ability to form complexes with certain functional groups also makes it useful in coordination chemistry and as a stabilizing agent in certain reactions. Additionally, barium bromide is employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and materials due to its unique properties and reactivity.