Description

Potassium Trithiocarbonate Monohydrate is a versatile inorganic salt primarily used as a key reagent in organic synthesis and as a source of the trithiocarbonate anion. Its value lies in its ability to act as a sulfur transfer agent and a precursor for the synthesis of dithiocarbamates and other sulfur-containing compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A crucial intermediate in the production of certain fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates containing sulfur functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent (CTA) in reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization to control polymer molecular weight.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a sulfur source and building block for synthesizing dithiocarbamates, xanthates, and other organosulfur compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent in specific gravimetric and colorimetric analytical methods for metal ion detection.
• Rubber & Vulcanization: Used in some specialty rubber formulations and vulcanization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Trithiocarbonate Monohydrate
CAS No.	19086-12-5
Molecular Formula	K2CS3 · H2O
Molecular Weight	226.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Carbonotrithioate Monohydrate; Dipotassium Trithiocarbonate Monohydrate; Carbonotrithioic Acid, Dipotassium Salt, Monohydrate; Potassium Sulphocarbonate; Potassium Thiocarbonate; KTC; Dipotassium Carbonotrithioate Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Trithiocarbonate Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2CS3)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 8.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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