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Hypochlorite

Generic Name
Hypochlorite
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
ClO
CAS Number
14380-61-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
T5UM7HB19N

Overview

Hypochlorite is an ion composed of chlorine and oxygen with the chemical formula ClO−. Being unstable in the pure form, hypochlorite is most commonly used for bleaching, disinfectation, and water treatment purposes in its salt form, sodium hypochlorite. Hypochlorite is often used as a chemical reagent for chlorination and oxidation reactions.

Background

Hypochlorite is an ion composed of chlorine and oxygen with the chemical formula ClO−. Being unstable in the pure form, hypochlorite is most commonly used for bleaching, disinfectation, and water treatment purposes in its salt form, sodium hypochlorite. Hypochlorite is often used as a chemical reagent for chlorination and oxidation reactions.

Indication

Indicated for over-the-counter use as a disinfectant agent in the sodium hypochlorite form.

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No associated conditions information available.

Clinical Trials

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2025/07/02
Not Applicable
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ESRA DAĞCI
2025/05/14
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
2025/02/06
Phase 1
Completed
Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan
2023/08/21
Phase 4
Completed
2023/08/03
Phase 3
Completed
2022/04/27
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UNKNOWN
2022/04/01
Phase 2
Completed
2022/03/22
Not Applicable
Completed
2021/12/07
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2021/01/22
Phase 4
Completed

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