Potassium Permanganate Solution

KMnO₄(aq)

IUPAC: Potassium permanganate

CAS: 7722-64-7

Übersicht

Potassium permanganate solution is a deep purple aqueous disinfectant used in wound care, water treatment, and fruit and vegetable washing. Even very dilute solutions have an intense purple color. It oxidizes organic matter and microorganisms on contact.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Potassium K 1 39,0980
Manganese Mn 1 54,9380

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
Oxygen ×4
40,5%
K
Potassium ×1
24,7%
Mn
Manganese ×1
34,8%

Verwendung

  • • Wound disinfectant
  • • Fruit and vegetable washing
  • • Water treatment
  • • Emergency water purification

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ A single crystal can turn an entire liter of water deep purple

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Stains skin brown
  • ⚠ Concentrated solutions are corrosive
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

[O-][Mn](=O)(=O)=O.[K+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
158,03 g/mol
Dichte
1,0100 g/cm³
Löslichkeit
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
157,8814
TPSA
74,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
118,0

Auch bekannt als

Condy's fluid

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Permanganate Solution?
Potassium Permanganate Solution (KMnO₄(aq)) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium permanganate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Permanganate Solution?
Potassium Permanganate Solution has a molar mass of 158.034 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Permanganate Solution at room temperature?
Potassium Permanganate Solution is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Permanganate Solution organic or inorganic?
Potassium Permanganate Solution is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Permanganate Solution?
Potassium Permanganate Solution (KMnO₄(aq)) is composed of Oxygen (O), Potassium (K), Manganese (Mn).