Formule moléculaireNaOClCAS7681-52-9Masse moléculaire74.44 g/mol
SynonymesBleach, Sodium Oxychloride
Safety & Hazards (GHS)
Danger
Corrosive
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.
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
IUPAC Name
sodium hypochlorite
Formule moléculaire
NaOCl
Masse moléculaire
74.44 g/mol
SMILES
[O-]Cl.[Na+]
InChIKey
SUKJFIGYRHOWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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