Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

IUPAC: Sodium hypochlorite

CAS: 7681-52-9

Overview

Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in household bleach (typically 3-8% solution). It is the most widely used disinfectant in water treatment.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×1
21.5%
Na
Sodium ×1
30.9%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
47.6%

Uses

  • • Household bleach
  • • Water purification
  • • Disinfectant
  • • Stain remover

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Never mix bleach with ammonia or acids — it produces toxic chlorine or chloramine gas

Safety

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Produces toxic chlorine gas when mixed with acids
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-]Cl.[Na+]

Properties

Type
industrial
State
liquid
Molar Mass
74.44 g/mol
Density
1.1100 g/cm³
Melting Point
-6.0 °C
Boiling Point
101.0 °C
Solubility
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
73.9535
TPSA
23.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
4.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Hypochlorite?
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Sodium hypochlorite.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Hypochlorite?
Sodium Hypochlorite has a molar mass of 74.44 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Hypochlorite at room temperature?
Sodium Hypochlorite is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Hypochlorite organic or inorganic?
Sodium Hypochlorite is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Hypochlorite?
Sodium Hypochlorite (NaClO) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Chlorine (Cl).