Description

Potassium Ethyl Trithiocarbonate is a versatile organosulfur compound with significant utility in organic synthesis and industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its role as a key reagent for introducing the dithiocarbonate functional group, enabling the synthesis of complex sulfur-containing molecules. This chemical is particularly important for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where it serves as a crucial building block for active ingredients and intermediates. Its reactivity profile makes it a valuable asset for developing novel compounds with specific biological or material properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, particularly those requiring a dithiocarbonate moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating sulfur-containing heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and rubber chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions for the formation of carbon-sulfur bonds, thiocarbonylations, and as a sulfur source.
• Metal Chelation & Extraction: Utilized in processes for the chelation and separation of specific metal ions due to its strong coordinating ability.
• Research & Development: Serves as a critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Ethyl Trithiocarbonate
CAS No.	35444-20-3
Molecular Formula	C3H5KS3
Molecular Weight	168.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-ethyl carbonodithioate; Potassium ethylxanthate; Ethyl potassium xanthate; Ethyl potassium dithiocarbonate; Potassium ethyl dithiocarbonate; Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt; O-Ethyl carbonodithioic acid potassium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Ethyl Trithiocarbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support requirements for research, pilot-scale, and commercial production.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Contact for details

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