Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite (commonly known in a dilute solution as bleach) is a chemical compound with the formula NaOCl It is mainly used as a bleaching and disinfecting agent and is commonly found in household bleach. Sodium hypochlorite is generally used dissolved in water at various concentrations.
- Synonyms
- Antiformin, Bleach, Chloride of soda
- Chemical Formula
- NaOCl
- CAS Number
- 7681-52-9 (anhydrous)
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 74.439g/mol
- Boiling Point
- 101 °C
- Density
- 1.11 g/cm3
- Forms
- Liquid
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Disinfectant
- Wastewater treatment
- Cleaning products
- Fuel additive
- Agricultural
- Laundry products
- Bleaching agent