Sodium Hypochlorite
NaClO·74.442 g/mol·Inorganic·CID 23665760
DisinfectantCommonHousehold
The active ingredient in household bleach (typically 3–8% solution). A powerful oxidizer and disinfectant. Used in water treatment, swimming pools, and surface sanitation. Decomposes slowly, especially in heat and light.
IUPAC: sodium hypochlorite
Also known as: 7681-52-9, Antiformin, Clorox, Hypochlorous acid, sodium salt, Sodium oxychloride (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
Molecular Propertiesmass · H-bonds · stereo
Molecular Weight
74.440g/mol
Exact Mass
73.953537Da
Monoisotopic Mass
73.953537Da
XLogP
—
Polar Surface Area
23.1Ų
Complexity
4
Formal Charge
0
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Stereo Centers
0
Bond Stereo
0
Drug-Likeness (Lipinski's Rule of Five)
✓ 74.4 g/mol
MW ≤ 500
? —
LogP ≤ 5
✓ 0
H-bond donors ≤ 5
✓ 1
H-bond acceptors ≤ 10
Passes all rules — good oral bioavailability predicted
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH318Causes serious eye damageH400Very toxic to aquatic lifeH410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH290May be corrosive to metalsH315Causes skin irritationH335May cause respiratory irritationH411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH371May cause damage to organs
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.