Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 10M (10N) ≈40 (w/v), Standard Solution Ready To Use, for Volumetric Analysis
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, for analysis, 50% solution in water, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, 98.5%, for analysis, pellets, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 0.1M (0.1N), NIST Standard Solution ready to use, for volumetric analysis, meets analytical specification of Ph.Eur., BP, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution (50% w/w/Certified), Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide, Certified AR for Analysis, 30% Solution, d=1.33, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 0.1M, Chem-Lab
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 0.1M, Honeywell Fluka™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, 0.1 N standard solution, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide, Certified AR for Analysis, Pellets, meets analytical specification of Ph.Eur., BP, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, for analysis, micropearls, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution Methanolic 1M (1N), NIST Standard Solution Ready To Use, for Volumetric Analysis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, Puriss., meets analytical spec. of BP, NF, Ph. Eur., E524, 98-100.5%, pellets, Honeywell Fluka™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, pure, pellets, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 50%(w/w), BAKER ANALYZED™ Reagent, J.T.Baker™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide solution, Volumetric, Reag. Ph. Eur., 0.1 M NaOH (0.1N), Honeywell Fluka™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution, 1.0M, Honeywell Fluka™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide, 98%, extra pure, pellets, ACROS Organics™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide, Extra Pure, SLR, Pellets, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide Solution 0.1M (0.1N), NIST Standard Concentrate, for Volumetric Analysis, Fisher Chemical
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: 3548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium hydroxide solution, Volumetric, 0.2 M NaOH (0.2N), Honeywell Fluka™
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]
Sodium Hydroxide, ≥98%, Honeywell
CAS: 1310-73-2 Moleculaire formule: HNaO Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.997 MDL-nummer: MFCD00003548 InChI Key: HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synoniem: sodium hydroxide, caustic soda, sodium hydrate, white caustic, soda lye, aetznatron, ascarite, sodium hydroxide na oh, sodium hydroxide solution, soda, caustic PubChem CID: 14798 ChEBI: CHEBI:32145 IUPAC Name: sodium;hydroxide SMILES: [OH-].[Na+]

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), CAS 1310-73-2, also known as lye or caustic soda, is an inorganic compound industrially produced as a 50% solution by the electrolytic chloralkali process in which chlorine gas is also produced. Evaporation of water from this solution yields white crystalline solid sodium hydroxide that readily absorbs moisture from air. Sodium hydroxide dissolves in water to form a colorless solution.
Commercially, sodium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of common items such as soap, paper, rayon, surfactants, and plastic wraps, as well as in the processing of cotton fabric, laundering and bleaching, pickling of metals, oxide coating, electroplating, oil refining, and water treatment. Sodium hydroxide is used in household chemicals such as drain and oven cleaners.
Frequent uses of sodium hydroxide in the laboratory include:
- As a reagent in chemical syntheses and other chemical reactions
- In neutralization and titration of acids
- For storing chromatography media and systems
A highly corrosive compound, sodium hydroxide is harmful if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through the skin. It is especially destructive to eye tissue, mucous membranes, and the upper respiratory tract. Handlers should wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as nitrile, neoprene, or rubber gloves. Although it is not flammable, the chemical can ignite combustible substances as it absorbs CO2 from the air. Sodium hydroxide should be stored away from water, metals, and strong acids.