5679. Magnesium Permanganate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10377-62-5
MgMn2O8; mol wt 262.18.
Mg 9.27%, Mn 41.91%, O 48.82%.
Mg(MnO4)2.

Description and references

As polymerization catalyst: Pengilly et al., US 3576790 (1971 to Goodyear). In purification of benzene: Ingwalson et al., US 3478092 (1969 to Velsicol).

Properties

Bluish-black, deliquesc crystals. Freely sol in water. Keep well closed.

Use

Catalyst.