Hypochlorite
- Generic Name
- Hypochlorite
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- ClO
- CAS Number
- 14380-61-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- T5UM7HB19N
- 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.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Skin disinfection
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