Description

Potassium o-Isobutyl Dithiocarbonate is a specialized organosulfur compound with the CAS number 13001-46-2, widely utilized as a versatile intermediate and reagent in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of the dithiocarbonate (xanthate) functional group, enabling critical transformations in the production of polymers, agrochemicals, and metal extraction agents. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the mining, polymer, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for process optimization and new product development.

Application

• Mining & Mineral Processing: Acts as a powerful collector and flotation agent for the selective separation of sulfide ores, such as copper, lead, and zinc.
• Polymer Industry: Serves as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or modifier in radical polymerization processes, including the production of synthetic rubbers and specialty plastics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Functions as a key intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used as a reagent for introducing the dithiocarbonate group into organic molecules, facilitating further chemical modifications.
• Rubber Vulcanization: Employed as an accelerator or additive in the vulcanization process to improve the properties of rubber products.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a chelating agent for the extraction and spectrophotometric determination of specific metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium o-Isobutyl Dithiocarbonate
CAS No.	13001-46-2
Molecular Formula	C5H9KOS2
Molecular Weight	188.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-isobutyl dithiocarbonate; Potassium isobutyl xanthate; Isobutyl potassium xanthogenate; Potassium isobutylxanthate; PIBX; K-iBX; Isobutyl xanthic acid potassium salt; O-Isobutyl dithiocarbonate potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium o-Isobutyl Dithiocarbonate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohol

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