Applications
Barium hydroxide octahydrate has been used in the centromeric heterochromatin banding technnique and to synthesize BaTiO3. The form Barium hydroxide was reported to catalyze the rate of β elimination of phosphoserine residues. It is also used as a general purpose additive for lubricants and greases, sugar fabrication, manufacturing soaps, fat saponification and chemical synthesis of other barium compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in water (72 mg/ml at 20°C), methanol, ethanol (slightly), and water (56 mg/ml at 15°C). Insoluble in acetone (practically)

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool dry place in tightly closed container. With good ventilation. Store away from air and oxidizing agent.