About Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium Hypochlorite (CAS 7681-52-9) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula NaOCl.
Also Known As
Sodium Hypochlorite is also known as Bleach, Liquid bleach, Javel water, Chlorine bleach, Antiformin, Clorox, among other names.
Bleach
Liquid bleach
Javel water
Chlorine bleach
Antiformin
Clorox
Hypochlorous acid, sodium salt
Sodium oxychloride
Household bleach
Chlorox
Description
Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with formula NaOCl or NaClO, comprising a sodium cation and a hypochlorite anion. It may also be viewed as the sodium salt of hypochlorous acid. It is used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.
