To share this content with an AI assistant
NaClO

Sodium hypochlorite

IUPAC : Sodium hypochlorite
SaltEverydayIndustrialLaboratory

The most widespread household and industrial disinfectant and bleaching agent. Produced by dissolving chlorine gas in sodium hydroxide (chlor-alkali process). Invented in France in the 18th century.

3D ball-and-stick representation of Sodium hypochlorite (formula NaClO). Constituent atoms: Na, Cl, O.
Scroll to activate 3D

Physical properties

Molar mass74.442 g/mol
State at 20 °Cliquid
Density1.11 g/cm³
Melting point—
Boiling point—
Solubility (H₂O)miscible (vendu en solution aqueuse)

Structure

Crystal system—
3D render modeBall-and-stick

Uses and applications

  • Household disinfection (surfaces, sanitary fittings)
  • Drinking-water chlorination
  • Textile and paper bleaching
  • Hospital disinfection
  • Pool water treatment

Safety (GHS)

GHS05 · CorrosiveGHS09 · Environmental hazard
H statements : H314, H410

Corrosive. NEVER mix with an acid (releases toxic chlorine gas) or with ammonia (toxic chloramines).

Constituent elements

11Na
Sodium
17Cl
Chlorine
8O
Oxygen

References

PubChem CID23665760
CAS7681-52-9
SMILES[Na+].[O-]Cl
Sources : PubChem CID 23665760 · CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics