Strontium acetate is a compound with formula (CH3COO)2Sr. It is a strontium salt of acetic acid. It is a white crystalline 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.
Preparation
Strontium acetate is formed by reacting strontium metal, strontium oxide, strontium hydroxide or strontium carbonate with acetic acid.
