For example, potassium permanganate is one of the most commonly used disinfectants in medicine because it is a very strong oxidant. A potassium permanganate solution of 0.1%+ can play a role in disinfection and sterilization. In addition to being used as an intermediate oxidant in the production process of the sedative fenal, manganese is also used as a catalyst to produce the antipyretic analgesic phenacetin.

Manganese can also be used in the medical field to prepare certain drugs and drug formulations, such as some drugs for treating manganese deficiency. In addition, manganese can also play a catalytic role in the plant extract industry.