CAS Number:7681‑52‑9
Synonyms:Sodium hypochlorite; Liquid bleach; Hypo; Chlorox; Chlorine liquid
Chemical Formula:NaOCl
Molecular Weight:74.44 g/mol
Product Introduction
A pale greenish-yellow, corrosive, aqueous solution commonly known as bleach (typically 5–15 % available chlorine). Used extensively for disinfection, textile and paper bleaching, water treatment, and as a chemical oxidizer
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear light green to yellow liquid |
| Odor | Chlorine-like bleach smell |
| Specific Gravity | ~1.09–1.21 g/mL depending on concentration |
| pH | ~11.5–13 |
| Boiling Point | ~111 °C |
| Melting Point (solid) | −16 °C (anhydrous), pentahydrate melts at 25–27 °C |
| Solubility in Water | Fully miscible |