Potassium Permanganate Solution

KMnO₄(aq)

IUPAC: Potassium permanganate

CAS: 7722-64-7

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Potassium K 1 39,0980
Manganese Mn 1 54,9380

Composição elemental

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
liquid
Massa molar
158,03 g/mol
Densidade
1,0100 g/cm³
Solubilidade
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

Também conhecido como

Condy's fluid

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).