Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

IUPAC: Hypochlorous acid

CAS: 7790-92-3

Descripción general

Hypochlorous acid is a weak acid and powerful oxidizing agent. It is the active sanitizing agent produced when chlorine dissolves in water.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Water disinfection
  • Swimming pool treatment
  • Wound care
  • Food sanitation

Datos curiosos

  • Your immune system produces HClO in white blood cells to kill bacteria

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

OCl

Propiedades

Tipo
acid
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
52,46 g/mol
Densidad
1,0000 g/cm³
Solubilidad
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
51,9716
XLogP
0,3
TPSA
20,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid (HClO) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Hypochlorous acid.
What is the molecular weight of Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid has a molar mass of 52.46 g/mol.
What state is Hypochlorous Acid at room temperature?
Hypochlorous Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Hypochlorous Acid organic or inorganic?
Hypochlorous Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid (HClO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).