Lab Pro POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE .5N 1Gal

What is Lab Pro Potassium Permanganate?

Lab Pro Potassium Permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent supplied as an ACS reagent–grade material. It is a dark violet crystalline compound known for its effectiveness in oxidizing a wide range of organic compounds.

KMnO₄ participates as an oxidant in reactions involving olefins, alcohols, aldehydes, and alkyl benzenes under mild conditions. It is widely used in laboratory chemistry, research applications, and chemical synthesis due to its strong oxidative properties. Additional uses include disinfectant applications in aquaculture, biomass pretreatment, chemiluminescence-based analytical methods, and battery material research via MnO₂ production.

Key Features

• Strong oxidizing reagent
• ACS reagent grade
• High assay purity (≥99.0%)
• Suitable for heterogeneous oxidations
• Supplied in crystalline form

Applications

• Oxidizing agent in organic synthesis
• Synthesis of sulfonal, cinchomeronic acid, isonicotinic acid, and manganese(IV) sulfate
• Oxidation of aromatic aldehydes to amides in liquid ammonia
• Disinfectant use in aquaculture
• Chemiluminescence-based analytical applications
• Biomass pretreatment and lignocellulosic processing
• Battery material research via MnO₂ production

Packaging & Availability

• Package Size: 1 Gallon

Legal & Safety Notice

Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent. Proper handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with applicable safety regulations and laboratory procedures are the responsibility of the end user.

Quality Information

• Quality Level: 200

Standards and Certifications

• Lab Pro CofA
• Lab Pro SDS