Hydrochloric Acid
Chemical Compound
Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid or spirits of salt, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride with the chemical formula HCl. It is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungent smell. It is classified as a strong acid.
Synonym
Hyaluronan, Hyaluronate
Formula
HCI
Molar Mass
36.46 g/mol
Classification
Mineral acid
Odor
Pungent characteristic
Boiling Point
Concentration-dependent
Appearance
Colorless, transparent liquid, fumes in air if concentrated