Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

IUPAC: Hypochlorous acid

CAS: 7790-92-3

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

원소 구성

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

OCl

성질

유형
acid
상태
liquid
몰 질량
52.46 g/mol
밀도
1.0000 g/cm³
용해도
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).