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manganese

Name(s)	manganese
Scientific name(s)	7439-96-5; mn; mangan; colloidal manganese; manganide; manganese metal; unii-42z2k6zl8p
Formula	MN
Molecular mass	54.938
IUPAC name	manganese
INCHI	InChI=1S/Mn
SMILE	[Mn]
CAS ID	7439-96-5
PubChem ID	23930
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	Not available

Description	Manganese is a chemical element, designated by the symbol Mn. It has the atomic number 25. Manganese(II) ions function as cofactors for a number of enzymes in higher organisms, where they are essential in detoxification of superoxide free radicals. The element is a required trace mineral for all known living organisms. [Wikipedia]. Manganese is found in many foods, some of which are egg roll, hyacinth bean, popcorn, and nutmeg.

Description

Manganese is a chemical element, designated by the symbol Mn. It has the atomic number 25. Manganese(II) ions function as cofactors for a number of enzymes in higher organisms, where they are essential in detoxification of superoxide free radicals. The element is a required trace mineral for all known living organisms. [Wikipedia]. Manganese is found in many foods, some of which are egg roll, hyacinth bean, popcorn, and nutmeg.