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Sodium Hypochlorite

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Chemical Product

Sodium Hypochlorite

    Synonyms:
    Bleach, Sodium Oxychloride
    Molecular Formula:
    NaOCl
    Cas Number:
    7681-52-9
    Molecular Weight:
    74.44 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Sodium Hypochlorite is a chemical compound used primarily as a disinfectant, bleach, and in water treatment.
    Applications:
    - Water Treatment: Used in municipal water systems for disinfection and in swimming pools to control bacteria and algae. - Household Cleaning: Applied as a bleach and disinfectant for laundry and surface cleaning. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of chlorine-based chemicals, including chlorinated solvents. - Food Industry: Used as a disinfectant in food processing plants and as a preservative.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance Pale yellow or greenish liquid
Odor Characteristic chlorine odor
Molecular Formula NaOCl
Molecular Weight 74.44 g/mol
Boiling Point 101 °C
Density 1.11 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Unstable at high temperatures and with light, reacts with acids
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Sodium Hypochlorite is a chemical compound used primarily as a disinfectant, bleach, and in water treatment.
- Water Treatment: Used in municipal water systems for disinfection and in swimming pools to control bacteria and algae. - Household Cleaning: Applied as a bleach and disinfectant for laundry and surface cleaning. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of chlorine-based chemicals, including chlorinated solvents. - Food Industry: Used as a disinfectant in food processing plants and as a preservative.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance Pale yellow or greenish liquid
Odor Characteristic chlorine odor
Molecular Formula NaOCl
Molecular Weight 74.44 g/mol
Boiling Point 101 °C
Density 1.11 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Unstable at high temperatures and with light, reacts with acids