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Potassium permanganate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium permanganate;KMnO4;Condy's crystals |
| Chinese name | 高锰酸钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 灰锰氧;PP粉;高锰酸钾 |
| Chemical category | Oxidants |
| CAS No. | 7722-64-7 |
| EINECS No. | 231-760-3 |
| Molecular formula | KMnO4 |
| Molecular weight | 158.03 |
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Technical indicators
KMnO4 content ≥99.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.1%; chloride ≤0.01%; sulfate ≤0.05%
Performance characteristics
Dark purple crystalline powder, soluble in water, strong oxidizing agent
Application scenarios
Disinfectant, water treatment, bleaching agent, organic synthesis, analytical reagent