Description

Barium Lactate is a high-purity inorganic salt of lactic acid, widely recognized under the CAS registry number 54983-89-0. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor and additive in specialized industrial and chemical synthesis processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise metal ion sources.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for producing other barium compounds and specialty catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the controlled synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where barium ions are required.
• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Serves as a fluxing agent and additive to modify the optical and physical properties of specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical standard and reagent in research and quality control laboratories.
• Electrolyte & Battery Research: Investigated for use in specialized electrochemical systems and energy storage research.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Functions as an additive in certain industrial treatment formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Lactate
CAS No.	54983-89-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10BaO6
Molecular Weight	315.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium dilactate; Barium (2+) dilactate; Lactic acid, barium salt; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid barium salt; Barium 2-hydroxypropanoate; Barium α-hydroxypropionate; Barium DL-lactate
EINECS	259-443-6

Quality Control

Our Barium Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) with low humidity. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Barium Content)	Min. 43.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.