Potassium hypochlorite
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Potassium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KOCl, also written as KClO. It is the potassium salt of hypochlorous acid. It consists of potassium cations (K+) and hypochlorite anions (−OCl). It is used in variable concentrations, often diluted in water solution. Its aqueous solutions are colorless liquids (light yellow when impure) that have a strong chlorine smell.[1] It is used as a biocide and disinfectant.[1]
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Potassium hypochlorite | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.008 | ||
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UN number | 1791 | ||
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KOCl | |||
Molar mass | 90.55 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless liquid (light yellow when impure) (aqueous solution)[1] | ||
Odor | Pungent irritating chlorine-like (aqueous solution)[1] | ||
Density | 1.160 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | −2 °C (28 °F; 271 K) | ||
Boiling point | 102 °C (216 °F; 375 K) (decomposes) | ||
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H336, H411 | |||
P261, P271, P273, P304+P340, P312, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501 | |||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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