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217646

Manganese(IV) oxide

activated, ~85%, <10 μm

Synonym(s):

Manganese dioxide

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Linear Formula:
MnO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.94
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
215-202-6
MDL number:
Assay:
~85%
Form:
powder
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assay

~85%

form

powder

particle size

<10 μm

mp

535 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

O=[Mn]=O

InChI

1S/Mn.2O

InChI key

NUJOXMJBOLGQSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Manganese (IV) oxide is a low cost, low toxic and easy handling inorganic compound widely used as a mild oxidant in organic chemistry. It is mainly used for the selective oxidation of activated alcohols to form α, β-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones.

Application

Manganese (IV) oxide can be used as selective oxidizing agent:
  • In conversion of allylic alcohols to α, β-ethylenic esters or amides.
  • In oxidation of allylic alcohols to α,β-ethylenic aldehydes or ketones.
  • In oxidation of propargylic alcohols, saturated alcohols and benzylic or heterocyclic alcohols.
  • Manganese (IV) oxide can also be used:,In hydration of nitriles to amides.



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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT RE 2 Inhalation

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Brain

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

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WGK 2

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