Description

Isopropylxanthic Acid Potassium Salt is a specialized organosulfur compound widely utilized as a key intermediate and reagent in chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile collector agent in the froth flotation process for the beneficiation of sulfide ores. This product is essential for mining and metallurgical operations, as well as for research and development laboratories focused on coordination chemistry and material science. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent demands of industrial and technical applications.

Application

• Froth Flotation Collector: Primarily used as a selective collector for sulfide minerals like copper, lead, and zinc in mineral processing.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex xanthate derivatives and organosulfur compounds.
• Research & Development: Employed in laboratory studies for investigating flotation kinetics, surface chemistry, and coordination complexes.
• Analytical Reagent: Used in specific analytical methods for the precipitation or detection of certain metal ions.
• Rubber Industry: Can function as a vulcanization accelerator or modifier in specialty rubber formulations.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in formulations designed to protect metals in specific environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropylxanthic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	140-92-1
Molecular Formula	C4H7KOS2
Molecular Weight	174.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Isopropyl Xanthate; Isopropyl Potassium Xanthogenate; SIPX; Potassium O-Isopropyl Dithiocarbonate; 2-Propanol, 1,1'-dithiobis-, potassium salt (1:1); KIPX; Isopropylxanthogenate Potassium; Propyxan Potassium
EINECS	205-439-6

Quality Control

Our Isopropylxanthic Acid Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. We offer technical and purified grades tailored to specific industrial requirements. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and relevant physical parameters. Our quality management system is designed to support the needs of global supply chains requiring reliable and traceable chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 90.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Insolubles in Water	≤ 0.5%
pH (5% solution)	9.0 - 11.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.