Sodium chlorate is an inorganic compound. It is a pale-yellow crystalline powder without an odor. Sodium chlorate is used as a precursor in the production of chlorine dioxide. Also, it is used in agriculture as non-selective herbicides and in the manufacturing of explosives, dyes, and matches.
 
Relative molecular mass   106.44 g/mol
Boiling point 300–400 °C
Melting point 248–261 °C
Density 2.49-2.54 g/cm 3
 
CAS Number: 7775-09-9
EC Number: 231-887-4