Sodiumhypochlorite (NaOCl) is a chemical compound withformula NaOCl. It is commonly referred to as liquid bleach or chlorine bleach,but is not to be confused with chloride dioxide (ClO2), which has Cl in placeof Na and O in place of OCl. Sodium hypochlorite is a strong oxidizer and avery effective disinfectant. It can also be found in some bleaches, such as OxyClean. It is usually sold in dilutedconcentrations to clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment.