| Formula / Notation | ClNaO |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7681-52-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.44 |
| Melting Point | MP: 18 °C /Pentahydrate/ |
| Boiling Point | Boiling point: 111 °C in solution |
| Density | 1.093 for 5% solution (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 29.3 g/100 g (0 °C) in water |
| Appearance | Sodium hypochlorite appears as colorless or slightly yellow watery liquid with an odor of household bleach. Mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | 7681-52-9; Antiformin; Clorox; Hypochlorous acid, sodium salt; Sodium oxychloride; Household bleach; Chlorox; Javex; Javelle water; Hypochlorite sodium |
| Category | Salts |
What is Sodium hypochlorite?
Sodium hypochlorite is an inorganic sodium salt in which hypochlorite is the counterion. It is used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent and is commonly found in household bleach. It has a role as a bleaching agent and a disinfectant. It contains a hypochlorite.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: sodium hypochlorite
Other Names / Synonyms: 7681-52-9; Antiformin; Clorox; Hypochlorous acid, sodium salt; Sodium oxychloride; Household bleach; Chlorox; Javex; Javelle water; Hypochlorite sodium
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | MP: 18 °C /Pentahydrate/ |
| Boiling Point | Boiling point: 111 °C in solution |
| Density | 1.093 for 5% solution (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 74.44 |
| Solubility | 29.3 g/100 g (0 °C) in water |
| Appearance | Sodium hypochlorite appears as colorless or slightly yellow watery liquid with an odor of household bleach. Mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) |
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 hypochlorite is an inorganic sodium salt in which hypochlorite is the counterion. It is used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent and is commonly found in household bleach. It has a role as a bleaching agent and a disinfectant. It contains a hypochlorite.
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 hypochlorite is: ClNaO