CAS Number: 7647‑01‑0
Synonyms: Hydrochloric acid; Muriatic acid; Hydrogen chloride solution; CP‑36% HCl
Chemical Formula:HCl (aq)
Molecular Weight:36.46 g/mol
Product Introduction
A colorless to slightly yellow fuming liquid, standardized at ~36 wt % HCl (aka CP‑36). It’s a strong mineral acid widely used in industrial, lab, and food-grade applications such as pH control, metal pickling, chemical synthesis, cleaning, and food processing.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid |
| Odor | Pungent and irritating |
| Density @ 20 °C | ~1.18–1.19 g/mL |
| Melting/Freezing Point | ~–27 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~83–108 °C (varies with grade) |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C | ~14–20 kPa (around 110–190 hPa) |
| Vapor Density | Heavier than air (~1.3) |
| Solubility | Miscible with water and organics |
| pH | <1 |