Sodium Hypochlorite
Chemical Compound
Sodium hypochlorite, commonly known in a dilute solution as bleach, is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula NaOCl, consisting of a sodium cation and a hypochlorite anion. It may also be viewed as the sodium salt of hypochlorous acid. The anhydrous compound is unstable and may decompose explosively.
Synonym
Clorox , Bleach, Liquid Bleach
Formula
NaClO
Density
1.11 g/cm³
Molar Mass
74.44 g/mol
Boiling Point
101 °C
ChemSpider ID
Melting Point
18 °C
Soluble in
Water