Sodium Percarbonate

2Na₂CO₃·3H₂O₂

IUPAC: Sodium carbonate peroxide

CAS: 15630-89-4

Overview

Sodium percarbonate is an eco-friendly bleaching agent that releases hydrogen peroxide when dissolved. It is the active ingredient in OxiClean.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Oxygen O 9 15.9990
Sodium Na 4 22.9900

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
3.9%
C
Carbon ×2
15.3%
O
Oxygen ×9
91.7%
Na
Sodium ×4
58.6%

Uses

  • • Laundry bleach (OxiClean)
  • • Eco-friendly cleaner
  • • Deck and wood cleaner
  • • Denture cleaner

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The active ingredient in OxiClean breaks down to washing soda and hydrogen peroxide

Safety

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)([O-])[O-].C(=O)([O-])[O-].OO.OO.OO.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
157.01 g/mol
Density
2.1400 g/cm³
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
313.9450
TPSA
248.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
6
H-Bond Acceptors
12
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
18
Complexity
18.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Percarbonate?
Sodium Percarbonate (2Na₂CO₃·3H₂O₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium carbonate peroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Percarbonate?
Sodium Percarbonate has a molar mass of 157.01 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Percarbonate at room temperature?
Sodium Percarbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Percarbonate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Percarbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Percarbonate?
Sodium Percarbonate (2Na₂CO₃·3H₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).