Potassium ethylxanthate
Potassium ethylxanthate (CAS 140-89-6) supplier Zemixal. Lab and bulk packs, batch COA, fast global delivery. Packs from 100 g.
About Potassium ethylxanthate
Potassium ethylxanthate is part of the Zemixal sulfur Compounds (Thiols, Sulfides, Sulfonates) range. For your records (Synthesis), the material is defined by CAS 140-89-6, formula C3H5KOS2 and molar mass 160.3 g/mol. It is described as pale yellow to yellow powder.
Where it is used
- Coordination chemistry
- Solvent & extraction work
Storage and safety notes
Literature values: melting point 210 °C. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H228, H302+H332, H302 and H315). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures. For transport it ships as UN UN 3342.
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Typical uses
- Coordination chemistry
- Solvent & extraction work
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Potassium ethylxanthate |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-010009 |
| CAS number | 140-89-6 |
| IUPAC name | potassium ethoxymethanedithioate |
| Molecular formula | C3H5KOS2 |
| Molar mass | 160.3 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 159.9419 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | 96% |
| Physical form | Powder |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow powder |
| Melting point | 210 °C |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 0 / 3 |
| Topological polar surface area | 42.3 Ų |
| HS code | 29309099 |
| UN number | UN 3342 |
| InChIKey | JCBJVAJGLKENNC-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | CCOC(=S)[S-].[K+] |
| PubChem CID | 2735045 |
| Synonyms | O-Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt, KEX, Potassium O-ethyl dithiocarbonate, Potassium xanthogenate, Potassium ethyl xanthate, Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt, Potassium ethyl xanthogenate, Potassium ethylxanthogenate, Ethyl potassium xanthate, Z 3 (Pesticide), Ethyl potassium xanthogenate, Potassium ethyl dithiocarbonate |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H228Flammable solid
- H302+H332Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H332Harmful if inhaled
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements P210, P240, P241, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 500 g | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 kg | Quoted on request |
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