Description

Silver Diethyldithiocarbamate is an organosulfur compound that serves as a highly effective reagent and catalyst precursor. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a critical complexing agent for the spectrophotometric determination of trace metals, particularly arsenic. This chemical is essential for quality control laboratories and manufacturers in the environmental testing, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical industries who require precise and reliable analytical methods.

Application

• Spectrophotometric Reagent: Primarily used for the sensitive colorimetric detection and quantification of arsenic (As) and other heavy metals in water, soil, and food samples.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a key complexing agent in standard test methods (e.g., for arsenic determination) within environmental monitoring and quality assurance labs.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a source for silver and dithiocarbamate ligands in the synthesis of specialized catalysts for organic transformations.
• Polymer Additive: Used as a stabilizer or vulcanization accelerator in the production of certain synthetic rubbers and polymers.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying metal-ligand interactions and developing new analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Diethyldithiocarbamate
CAS No.	1470-61-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10AgNS2
Molecular Weight	256.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver Diethyl Dithiocarbamate; Diethyldithiocarbamic Acid Silver Salt; SDDC; Ag(DDTC); Silver(I) Diethyldithiocarbamate; Arsenic Test Reagent; Silver DEDTC; Silver N,N-Diethyldithiocarbamate
EINECS	215-999-6

Quality Control

Our Silver Diethyldithiocarbamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of analytical reagent applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identification, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ag content)	≥ 40.0 % (by Titration)
Solubility	Soluble in pyridine, chloroform; insoluble in water
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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