Description

Potassium o-sec-Butyl Dithiocarbonate CAS NO 141-96-8 is a potassium salt of a dithiocarbonic acid derivative, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and collector agent. This compound is crucial in industrial processes where its specific chemical functionality enables key transformations and separations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the mining, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Mining Industry: Acts as a selective collector agent in the froth flotation process for the separation of sulfide ores.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of rubber chemicals, pesticides, and other organosulfur compounds.
• Polymer Industry: Used as a polymerization modifier or chain transfer agent in specific synthetic processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chelating agent or reagent in trace metal analysis and extraction.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Functions as a component in formulations designed to protect metals in specific environments.
• Agrochemicals: Utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of certain herbicides and fungicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium o-sec-Butyl Dithiocarbonate
CAS No.	141-96-8
Molecular Formula	C5H9KOS2
Molecular Weight	188.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-sec-butyl dithiocarbonate; Potassium O-sec-butyl xanthate; sec-Butyl potassium xanthogenate; Potassium sec-butylxanthate; 2-Butyl potassium xanthate; O-sec-Butyl potassium dithiocarbonate; K-sec-BX; 141-96-8
EINECS	205-514-9

Quality Control

Our Potassium o-sec-Butyl Dithiocarbonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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 under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohols

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