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Potassium Ethyl Xanthate

IUPAC Name Potassium Ethyl Xanthate
Abbreviation PEX
Chemical Formula C3H5KOS2
Molecular Weight 160.3 (g/mol)
CAS 140-89-6
EC No 205-439-3

Sr. Test Specification

  1. Physical Form -Powder
  2. Appearance- Pale Yellow to Greenish Yellow
  3. Purity- MIN 95%

In Mining Industries ? Xanthates are used as flotation agents for non-ferrous metal sulfides. The sulfur component in Xanthates attracts the sulfide components in the mineral ore. In Pharma Industries ? Xanthates are used for manufacturing of drugs like Pantoprazole. In a chemical reaction, Xanthates are used in place of hazardous and flammable liquid CS2. It is also treated as a carrier in such reaction:

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