Manganese(II) acetate tetrahydrate Assay Min.99% CAS 6156-78-1
| Manganese(Ⅱ) Acetate |
| CAS No.638-38-0 (Tetrahydrate） 6156-78－1 |
| Manganous acetate; Manganese acetate tetrahydrate |
About Manganese(Ⅱ) Acetate
Mn(CH3COO)2.4H2O Molecular Weight: 245.09; slightly red; monoclinic crystal system; relative weight: 1.589; relative weight: 1.589; solubility: 64.5/100gH2O(50℃); starting to solve under around 120℃; dissolve at around 210℃; water solubility 40g/100ml(20℃)，64.5g/100ml(50℃); able to solve in alcohol
Manganese(Ⅱ) Acetate Specification
| Symbol | GRAND | Chemical Component | ||||||||
| Assay ≥(%) | ||||||||||
| Cl | Zn | Ni | Fe | Heavy metals(as Pb) | Cu | SO4 | insoluble matter in water | |||
| UMMAP98 | PASS | 98 | 2 | - | 80 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 10 |
| UMMAF99 | FIRST | 99 | 50 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 200 | 10 |
| UMMAS99 | SPECIAL | 99 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | ||
Packing:25kg/bag, paper and plastic compound bag with inner one layer of plastic bag.
What is Manganese(Ⅱ) Acetate used for?
Manganese(II) Acetate Tetrahydrate，[Mn(CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O] is a versatile inorganic compound with multifaceted applications across industrial, chemical, and research domains. Its unique redox properties and catalytic activity make it indispensable in the following areas:
1. Textile Industry – Mordant
Widely employed as a mordant in dyeing processes, it enhances colorfastness by forming stable coordination complexes with organic dyes on natural fibers (e.g., cotton, silk), ensuring vibrant and durable coloration.
2. Pigment Synthesis
Serves as a precursor for manufacturing heat-stable manganese-based pigments, particularly in producing earthy tones (browns, umbers) for ceramics, artist paints, and industrial coatings.
3. Oxidation Catalysis
Functions as an efficient homogeneous catalyst in organic synthesis:
- Epoxidation of alkenes
- Alcohol-to-ketone oxidation
- Oxidative coupling reactions
Notably used in environmentally benign oxidation processes due to manganese's low toxicity compared to heavy metal alternatives.
4. Coatings & Paints
Acts as a drying agent in alkyd resins and oil-based paints, accelerating oxidative polymerization through radical initiation, thereby improving film hardness and weather resistance.
5. Electrochemical Applications
Emerging use in lithium-ion battery cathode materials research and as an electrolyte additive for performance enhancement.
6. Laboratory Reagent
- Precursor for synthesizing other Mn(II) compounds
- Analytical chemistry: Redox titrations and spectroscopic studies
- Crystal growth experiments for material science research
7. Environmental Technology
Investigated for catalytic decomposition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air purification systems and wastewater treatment.
This compound's anhydrous and hydrated forms offer tunable reactivity, making it valuable for both industrial-scale processes and precision chemical synthesis. Proper handling is required due to its moderate hygroscopicity and potential environmental persistence.
