Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

IUPAC: Perchloric acid

CAS: 7601-90-3

Overview

Perchloric acid is one of the strongest mineral acids known. It is a powerful oxidizer that can cause explosive reactions with organic materials.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×1
1.0%
O
Oxygen ×4
63.7%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
35.3%

Uses

  • • Analytical chemistry
  • • Rocket propellant
  • • Electropolishing
  • • Explosives precursor

Fun Facts

  • ✦ One of the few superacids, stronger than sulfuric acid

Safety

  • ⚠ Powerful oxidizer
  • ⚠ Explosive with organics
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

OCl(=O)(=O)=O

Properties

Type
acid
State
liquid
Molar Mass
100.46 g/mol
Density
1.7680 g/cm³
Melting Point
-17.0 °C
Boiling Point
203.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
99.9563
XLogP
2.3
TPSA
71.4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
114.0

Related Compounds

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Hydrobromic Acid

HBr

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrofluoric Acid

HF

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perchloric Acid?
Perchloric Acid (HClO₄) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Perchloric acid.
What is the molecular weight of Perchloric Acid?
Perchloric Acid has a molar mass of 100.46 g/mol.
What state is Perchloric Acid at room temperature?
Perchloric Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Perchloric Acid organic or inorganic?
Perchloric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Perchloric Acid?
Perchloric Acid (HClO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).