Potassium Permanganate

Description

• Chemical Name: Potassium Permanganate
• Chemical Formula: KMnO4
• CAS Number: 7722-64-7

Physical Properties

• Appearance: Dark purple to black crystalline solid
• Odor: Odorless
• Boiling Point: Decomposes at 240 °C (464 °F)
• Melting Point: 190 °C (374 °F)
• Density: Approximately 2.70 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in water (about 6.3 g/100 mL at 20 °C)

Applications

• Water Treatment: Used as a disinfectant and oxidizing agent to purify drinking water.
• Medical Use: Employed in dilute solutions as an antiseptic for skin infections and wounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used in redox titrations and as a reagent in various chemical reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of other chemicals due to its strong oxidizing properties.