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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula ClHO4
Molecular Weight 100.459
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of PERCHLORIC ACID

SMILES

OCl(=O)(=O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=VLTRZXGMWDSKGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/ClHO4/c2-1(3,4)5/h(H,2,3,4,5)

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula ClHO4
Molecular Weight 100.459
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

Perchloric acid is a strong acid used for complete digestions of organic material. To prevent injury, goggles or face shield, gloves, and apron must be worn. Perchloric acid must not be mixed with any other waste and should be stored separately from the other chemicals.

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
PERCHLORACAP

PubMed

Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
V561V90BG2
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version