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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula HO
Molecular Weight 17.0073
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge -1

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of HYDROXIDE ION

SMILES

[OH-]

InChI

InChIKey=XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI=1S/H2O/h1H2/p-1

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula H2O
Molecular Weight 18.0153
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Sodium is the primary cation (positive ion) in extracellular fluids in animals and humans. Sodium ions are necessary for regulation of blood and body fluids, transmission of nerve impulses, heart activity, and certain metabolic functions. Physiologically, it exists as an ion in the body. Sodium is needed by animals, which maintain high concentrations in their blood and extracellular fluids, but the ion is not needed by plants. The human requirement for sodium in the diet is less than 500 mg per day, which is typically less than a tenth as much as many diets "seasoned to taste. " Most people consume far more sodium than is physiologically needed. For certain people with salt-sensitive blood pressure, this extra intake may cause a negative effect on health.

CNS Activity

Originator

Approval Year

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Primary
Unknown
Primary
Unknown
Primary
Unknown
Primary
Kayexalate

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
10% Potassium Hydroxide
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
9159UV381P
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version