Potassium Permanganate

Potassium Permanganate is an inorganic purplish-black crystalline salt that dissolves in water to give intensely pink or purple solutions. Almost all applications of potassium permanganate exploit its oxidizing properties.

Synonyms
Permanganate of potash, potassium manganesoylolate
Chemical Formula
KMnO4
CAS Number
7722-64-7

Characteristics

Molar Weight
158.03 g/mol
Melting Point
240°C (decomposes)
Density
2.7 g/cm³
Forms
Needles, Purple, Black

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Oxidising agent

Industries