Manganese Acetate Tetrahydrate 99%

Molecular formula: (CH₃COO)₂Mn.4H₂O

Molecular weight: 265.757

CAS No.: 6156-78-1

Physical and chemical properties: A pale pink crystal that may be in the shape of a hexagonal column or plate. This compound is stable at room temperature but decomposes at high temperature.

Uses: 
used as catalyst, oxidant, reductant and flame retardant.Here are some of its specific uses: 1. As a catalyst: manganese acetate tetrahydrate can be used as an oxidant or reductant catalyst for organic synthesis reactions. For example, it can catalyze the oxidation of styrene and ethylene to produce compounds such as benzoic acid and acetic acid. 2. As an oxidant: manganese acetate tetrahydrate can react with organic matter and oxidize them to corresponding carboxylic acids. For example, it can oxidize ethyl benzoate to benzoic acid. 3. As a reducing agent: manganese acetate tetrahydrate can reduce some oxides to corresponding metals. For example, it can reduce silver chloride to silver powder. Four. As a flame retardant: manganese acetate tetrahydrate can be used as a flame retardant, for the preparation of fire-retardant coatings and plastics and other materials.