- CAS Number:7681-52-9
- Functions:Disinfectant, Bleaching Agent
- Features:Disinfection
- Synonyms:Hypochlorite Sodium, Sodium Oxychloride
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is produced as an aqueous solution by combining chlorine gas (Cl2) and caustic soda (NaOH), both of which are the result of the electrolysis of salt. Sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as bleach.