13-10202. Zinc Permanganate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 23414-72-4
Permanganic acid (HMnO4) zinc salt.
Mn2O8Zn; mol wt 303.28.
Mn 36.23%, O 42.20%, Zn 21.57%.
Zn(MnO4)2.

Description and references

The article of commerce is about 95% pure.

Properties

Hexahydrate, violet-brown or almost black, deliquesc crystals; similar to potassium permanganate in appearance. Deteriorates on exposure to light and air. Sol in 3 parts water; dec by alc. Keep well closed and protected from light.

Therapeutic Category

Antiseptic; astringent.

Keywords

Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Peroxides/Permanganates; Astringent

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.