HYPOCHLORITE ION

First approved in 1983

Details

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula	ClO
Molecular Weight	51.452
Optical Activity	NONE
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Charge	-1

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SMILES

[O-]Cl

InChI

InChIKey=WQYVRQLZKVEZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI=1S/ClO/c1-2/q-1

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Description
Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68006997 | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=3d72b72c-2949-4eb6-b64c-6c4aef0eddd9&type=display

HYPOCHLORITE (as sodium salt) is a main active component of DAKIN'S® antimicrobial solution, which is used to prevent and treat infections of the skin and tissue, and also pre- and post-surgery cuts, abrasions, and skin ulcers.

Approval Year

Conditions

Condition	Modality	Targets	Highest Phase	Product
Tinea pedis 28 Sources: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b250f4a4-6fdf-4a91-b214-4447aec3bb33	Curative		Approved 8429	FUNGOID TINCTURE TREATMENT KIT- Approved Use Cures most athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and ringworm (tinea corporis). For effective relief of itchy, scaly skin between the toes

PubMed

Title	Date	PubMed
Re: sternal cupping.	1982 Dec	7146426
Effects of sodium hypochlorite on soft tissues after its inadvertent injection beyond the root apex.	1991 Nov	1812208
Household bleaches based on sodium hypochlorite: review of acute toxicology and poison control center experience.	1994 Sep	7927083
Review: the use of sodium hypochlorite in endodontics--potential complications and their management.	2007 May 12	17496870

Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide

Apply once daily for lightly to moderately exudative wounds. Apply twice daily for highly exudative or highly contaminated wounds. Protect intact skin with a moisture barrier ointment or skin sealant as needed.

Route of Administration: Topical

Name

Type

Language

HYPOCHLORITE ION

Common Name

English

HYPOCHLORITE

Systematic Name

English

HYPOCHLORITE ANION

Common Name

English

HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, ION(1-)

Common Name

English

Code System Code Type Description

FDA UNII

T5UM7HB19N