HSOCl
HSOCl is the chemical formula for hypochlorous acid. It is a weak acid with the chemical formula HClO. Hypochlorous acid is a colorless liquid that is unstable and decomposes readily to hydrochloric acid and oxygen. It is a strong oxidizing agent and is used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent.
Hypochlorous acid is produced commercially by the electrolysis of brine (a solution of sodium chloride in water).
This reaction is reversible, and hypochlorous acid can be decomposed by heat or light.
Hypochlorous acid is a strong oxidizing agent and can react with organic matter to produce a variety
Hypochlorous acid is also used as a bleaching agent. It is effective at removing stains from fabrics
In the human body, hypochlorous acid is produced by white blood cells as a defense mechanism against