Ethylxanthate
Agent Name
Ethylxanthate
CAS Number
151-01-9
Formula
C3-H6-O-S2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carbonic acid, dithio-, O-ethyl ester; Carbonodithioic acid, O-ethyl ester; Ethoxydithioformic acid; Ethyl xanthate; Ethyl xanthogenate; Ethylxanthic acid; Ethylxanthogenic acid; O-Ethyl dithiocarbonate; Xanthate; Xanthic acid, ethyl-; Xanthogenic acid; Xanthogenic acid, ethyl-; O-Ethyl hydrogen dithiocarbonate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
"Potassium ethyl xanthate is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula CH3CH2OCS2K. It is a pale yellow powder that is used in the mining industry for the separation of ores." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May react with water or moisture producing carbon disulfide; [CAMEO] See "Carbon disulfide."
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