| Formula / Notation | KMnO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7722-64-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.034 |
| Melting Point | greater than 464 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.7 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Soluble in many organic solvents; also by concentrated acids with the liberation of oxygen. |
| Appearance | Potassium permanganate appears as a purplish colored crystalline solid. Noncombustible but accelerates the burning of combustible material. If the combustible material is finely divided the mixture... |
| Also Known As | 7722-64-7; Chameleon mineral; Condy's crystals; Permanganate of potash; Argucide; Cairox; Walko Tablets; Insta-perm; Algae-K; Solo San Soo |
| Category | Salts |
What is Potassium permanganate?
Potassium permanganate is an inorganic potassium salt of permanganic acid. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound, an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, a dermatologic drug and an oxidising agent. It contains a permanganate.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: potassium permanganate
Other Names / Synonyms: 7722-64-7; Chameleon mineral; Condy's crystals; Permanganate of potash; Argucide; Cairox; Walko Tablets; Insta-perm; Algae-K; Solo San Soo
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | greater than 464 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 2.7 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 158.034 |
| Solubility | Soluble in many organic solvents; also by concentrated acids with the liberation of oxygen. |
| Appearance | Potassium permanganate appears as a purplish colored crystalline solid. Noncombustible but accelerates the burning of combustible material. If the combustible material is finely divided the mixture... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Potassium permanganate is an inorganic potassium salt of permanganic acid. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound, an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, a dermatologic drug and an oxidising agent. It contains a permanganate.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Potassium permanganate is: KMnO4