Strontium acetate

Strontium acetate is a compound of strontium. It is a white solid and is soluble in water like other acetates. It is used as a pathway for other chemicals such as barium acetate. Additionally, it is used in some strontium-containing toothpastes.^[4]

Strontium acetate^[1][2][3]

Names
IUPAC name Strontium acetate
Other names Strontium(II) acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	543-94-2
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	10522
ECHA InfoCard	100.008.050
EC Number	208-854-8
PubChem CID	10987
RTECS number	AJ4725000
UNII	4SL32YMY7B
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID40890503
InChI InChI=1S/2C2H4O2.Sr/c2*1-2(3)4;/h2*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;+2/p-2 Key: RXSHXLOMRZJCLB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES CC(=O)[O-].CC(=O)[O-].[Sr+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	Sr(C2H4O2)2
Molar mass	205.932 g/mol
Appearance	White crystals
Density	2.099 g/cm3
Melting point	150 °C (302 °F; 423 K)
Solubility in water	Soluble
log P	−1.122
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 0 1
Flash point	Not flammable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Preparation

Strontium acetate is formed by reacting strontium hydroxide or strontium carbonate in acetic acid.