Manganese(II) acetate explained

Manganese(II) acetate are chemical compounds with the formula where n = 0, 2, 4. These materials are white or pale pink solids. Some of these compounds are used as a catalyst and as fertilizer.

Preparation

Manganese(II) acetate can be formed by treating either manganese(II,III) oxide or manganese(II) carbonate with acetic acid:[1]

Structure

The anhydrous material and dihydrate are coordination polymers. The dihydrate has been characterized by X-ray crystallography. Each Mn(II) center is surrounded by six oxygen centers provided by aquo ligands and acetates.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Arno H. Reidies. Manganese Compounds. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. 2002. Wiley-VCH. Weinheim. 10.1002/14356007.a16_123. 3527306730 .