Sodium hypochlorite

Details

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula	ClO.Na
Molecular Weight	74.442
Optical Activity	NONE
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Charge	0

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SMILES

[Na+].[O-]Cl

InChI

InChIKey=SUKJFIGYRHOWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI=1S/ClO.Na/c1-2;/q-1;+1

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Molecular Formula	Na
Molecular Weight	22.9898
Charge	1
Count	MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry	No
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Optical Activity	NONE

Molecular Formula	ClO
Molecular Weight	51.452
Charge	-1
Count	MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry	No
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Optical Activity	NONE

Description

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

Conditions

Condition	Modality	Targets	Highest Phase	Product
Tinea pedis 28	Curative		Approved 8,429	FUNGOID TINCTURE TREATMENT KIT-

PubMed

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Title	Date	PubMed
The mechanism of the hypochlorite-induced lipid peroxidation.	1997	9260000
[Detoxication and disinfection by sodium hypochlorite].	1998 Nov-Dec	9949989

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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