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Sodium Hypochlorite

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Sodium Hypochlorite
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Sodium Hypochlorite

Molecular FormulaNaOCl CAS7681-52-9 Molecular Weight74.44 g/mol g/mol
SynonymsBleach, Sodium Oxychloride
Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger
Corrosive Corrosive Irritant Irritant Health hazard Health hazard Environmental hazard Environmental hazard

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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.
AppearancePale yellow or greenish liquid
OdorCharacteristic chlorine odor
Molecular FormulaNaOCl
Molecular Weight74.44 g/mol
Boiling Point101 °C
Density1.11 g/cm³
SolubilitySoluble in water
Flash PointNot applicable
Chemical StabilityUnstable at high temperatures and with light, reacts with acids
IUPAC Namesodium hypochlorite
Molecular FormulaNaOCl
Molecular Weight74.44 g/mol g/mol
SMILES[O-]Cl.[Na+]
InChIKeySUKJFIGYRHOWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • H290 May be corrosive to metals
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H371 May cause damage to organs
  • H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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