Dichloroisocyanuric acid

Dichloroisocyanuric acid


IUPAC name	1,3-dichloro-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4,6-trione
Identifiers
CAS number
SMILES	C1(=O)NC(=O)N(C(=O)N1Cl)Cl
Properties
Molecular formula	C₃HCl₂N₃O₃
Molar mass	197.964 g/mol
Density	2.19 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Melting point	225 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Dichloroisocyanuric acid, also known as dichlor, dichloro-s-triazinetrione, and troclosene, is a chemical compound. It is an oxidizer, bacteriocide, algicide, and cleaning agent that reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which is related to bleach.

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The sodium salt form is called sodium dichloroisocyanate or sodium dichloroisocyanurate or sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, which is the active ingredient in the powderized cleanser Comet and is also used as a pool disinfectant.