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**Molecular formula:** KMnO₄
**Molar mass:** 158,034 g/mol
**Information:** Potassium permanganate is a purple coloured crystalline substance very soluble in water. It is an ionic compound composed of a potassium cation K⁺ and permanganate anion MnO₄⁻. It has pronounced oxidative effects.
**Use:** Potassium permanganate is used as an oxidizing agent. In medicine, permanganate is used for disinfection (baths).
