| Formula / Notation | NaCl |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7647-14-5 |
| Molecular Weight | 58.44 |
| Melting Point | 800.7 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1465 °C |
| Density | 2.17 at 25 °C/4 °C |
| Solubility | 36.0 g/100 g of water at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Dry Powder, Other Solid; Liquid; Liquid, Other Solid; NKRA; Dry Powder, Liquid; Dry Powder, Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals, Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid; P... |
| Also Known As | 7647-14-5; Table salt; Common salt; Sodium chloric; NaCl; Dendritis; Purex; Iodized salt; Top flake; Sodium chloride (NaCl) |
| Category | Salts |
What is Sodium chloride?
Sodium chloride is an inorganic chloride salt having sodium(1+) as the counterion. It has a role as an emetic, a NMR chemical shift reference compound and a flame retardant. It is an inorganic chloride and an inorganic sodium salt.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: sodium chloride
Other Names / Synonyms: 7647-14-5; Table salt; Common salt; Sodium chloric; NaCl; Dendritis; Purex; Iodized salt; Top flake; Sodium chloride (NaCl)
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 800.7 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1465 °C |
| Density | 2.17 at 25 °C/4 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 58.44 |
| Solubility | 36.0 g/100 g of water at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Dry Powder, Other Solid; Liquid; Liquid, Other Solid; NKRA; Dry Powder, Liquid; Dry Powder, Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals, Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid; P... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sodium chloride is an inorganic chloride salt having sodium(1+) as the counterion. It has a role as an emetic, a NMR chemical shift reference compound and a flame retardant. It is an inorganic chloride and an inorganic sodium salt.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Sodium chloride is: NaCl