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Molekula Potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment, disinfection, and organic synthesis.CAS number: 7722-64-7Select the required pack size. Contact Bench & Flask for bulk quantities and availability.Supplier packaging image is illustrative; packaging may vary by pack size.Specifications Property Value Appearance Solid Assay/Purity ≥99.3% Chloride (Cl-)...
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Specification & product details.
Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent used in water treatment, disinfection, and organic synthesis.
CAS number: 7722-64-7
Select the required pack size. Contact Bench & Flask for bulk quantities and availability.
Supplier packaging image is illustrative; packaging may vary by pack size.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Assay/Purity | ≥99.3% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤0.01% |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% |
| Water insoluble matter | ≤0.15% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.05% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
| Appearance | Purple orthorhombic crystals |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Density | 2.7 g/cm³ |
| Water Solubility | 64 g/L at 20 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in many organic solvents; also by concentrated acids with the liberation of oxygen |
| Refractive Index | 1.59 |
Identification
| Property | Value |
| SKU | 14839673 |
| CAS Number | 7722-64-7 |
| IUPAC Name | potassium permanganate |
| EC Number | 231-760-3 |
| Molecular Formula | KMnO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.03 |
| Exact Mass | 157.8814 |
| SMILES | \[O-\]\[Mn\](=O)(=O)=O.\[K+\] |
| InChIKey | VZJVWSHVAAUDKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/K.Mn.4O/q+1;;;;;-1 |
| PubChem CID | 516875 |
| UN Number | UN1490 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 28416100 |
Safety & GHS
Danger
- OxidizingGHS03
- CorrosiveGHS05
- Health HazardGHS07
- Serious Health HazardGHS08
- Hazardous to the EnvironmentGHS09
Hazard statements
- H272May intensify fire; oxidizer
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1C)Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H361dSuspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P201Obtain special instructions before use
- P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P220Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials
- P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264Wash thoroughly after handling
- P273Avoid release to the environment
- P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P308+313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
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Alternative names
Algae-K; Argucide; Cairox; Chameleon mineral; Condy's crystals; Insta-perm; Permanganate of potash; Pure Light E 2; Solo San Soo; Walko Tablets
Product documentation
Product specification PDF. Batch-specific certificates of analysis and safety data sheets are available on request.
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