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Potassium Permanganate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS Grade
Molecular Formula: KMnO4
CAS Number: 7722-64-7
Molecular Weight: 158.03
Potassium Permanganate, Crystal, Reagent, ACS, also known as permangante of potash, is an inorganic chemical compound and is a powerful oxidizing agent. It is water soluble and, when dissolved, becomes a pink to purple solution. It is commonly used in the film and television industry to create an old effect on props and as an antiseptic when diluted. It is also used extensively in the water treatment industry and as a reagent for the synthesis of organic compounds. As an ACS grade Reagent, ScienceLab compounds are used as the quality standard against which other substances are grade and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.