Permanganate

Permanganate is a polyatomic ion with the chemical formula MnO4⁻. It is a strong oxidizing agent. The manganese is in the +7 oxidation state. It is also known as manganate(VII).

History

Permanganate was first synthesized by the German chemist Heinrich Gottlob Klaproth in 1789. It was later used in the treatment of several diseases, including dysentery and cholera.

Properties

Permanganate is a dark purple solid under standard conditions. It is soluble in water, where it forms a purple solution. It has a sweet taste and is odorless.

Uses

Permanganate is used in a variety of applications, including water treatment, wound care, and in certain chemical reactions. It is also used in the synthesis of organic compounds.

Health effects

Exposure to permanganate can cause skin and eye irritation. Ingestion can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms.

See also

• Potassium permanganate
• Sodium permanganate

References

Permanganate Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski