Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

IUPAC: Sodium hypochlorite

CAS: 7681-52-9

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composition élémentaire

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

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

[O-]Cl.[Na+]

Propriétés

Type
industrial
État
liquid
Masse molaire
74,44 g/mol
Densité
1,1100 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-6,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
101,0 °C
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

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).