Potassium permanganate | |
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General | |
Other names | Potassium manganate(VII) |
Molecular formula | KMnO4 |
Molar mass | 158.04 g/mol |
Appearance | black crystals;
bright purple in solution |
CAS number | [7722-64-7] |
Properties | |
Density and phase | 2.703 g/cm³, solid |
Solubility in water | 6.38 g/100 ml (20 °C) |
Melting point | 270 °C decomp. |
Thermodynamic data | |
Standard enthalpy of formation ΔfH°solid |
−813.4 kJ/mol |
Standard molar entropy S°solid |
171.7 J.K−1.mol−1 |
Hazards | |
EU classification | Oxidant (O) Harmful (Xn) Dangerous for the environment (N) |
NFPA 704 | |
Related compounds | |
Other anions | Potassium hypomanganate |
Other cations | Sodium permanganate |
Related compounds | Potassium manganate Manganese heptoxide |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) See Wikipedia:Disclaimer. |
Potassium permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound. Its chemical formula is KMnO4. It contains potassium and permanganate ions. The manganese is in the +7 oxidation state. It is also known as permanganate of potash and Condy's crystals. Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent, which means it has a tendency to take electrons from other chemicals. It dissolves in water to give purple solutions. If it is evaporated, it makes purple-black shiny crystals.[1] It has a sweet taste and is odorless.[1]
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