Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na⁺ and hydroxide anions OH
Synonym
Caustic Soda, Ascarite
Formula
NaOH
Molar Mass
39.997 g/mol
Density
2.13 g/cm³
Boiling Point
1,388 °C
Melting Point
318 °C
IUPAC ID
Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Oxidanide
Soluble in
Water, Ethanol, Methanol