Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

IUPAC: Sodium hypochlorite

CAS: 7681-52-9

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composición elemental

O
Oxygen ×1
21,5%
Na
Sodium ×1
30,9%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
47,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Structure

SMILES

[O-]Cl.[Na+]

Propiedades

Tipo
industrial
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
74,44 g/mol
Densidad
1,1100 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-6,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
101,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

Compuestos relacionados

Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

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).