Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

IUPAC: Potassium permanganate

CAS: 7722-64-7

अवलोकन

Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent that produces deep purple solutions. It is used in water treatment and organic chemistry.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Potassium K 1 39.0980
Manganese Mn 1 54.9380

मूलीय संरचना

उपयोग

  • Water purification
  • Wound disinfection
  • Organic oxidation reactions
  • Fire starting

रोचक तथ्य

  • KMnO₄ mixed with glycerol spontaneously bursts into flame — a classic chemistry demonstration

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Stains skin brown
  • ⚠ Can ignite combustibles

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
industrial
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
158.03 g/mol
घनत्व
2.7000 g/cm³
गलनांक
240.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
64 g/L at 20°C

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Permanganate?
Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Potassium permanganate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Permanganate?
Potassium Permanganate has a molar mass of 158.03 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Permanganate at room temperature?
Potassium Permanganate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Permanganate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Permanganate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Permanganate?
Potassium Permanganate (KMnO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Potassium (K), Manganese (Mn).