Description

Ammonium 1-Pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate is a high-purity analytical reagent widely used as a chelating agent for the extraction and preconcentration of trace metal ions. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable, water-insoluble complexes with a wide range of transition and heavy metals, facilitating their separation and analysis. It is an essential chemical for analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and quality control departments in industries requiring precise metal detection.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: As a key reagent for the complexometric extraction and determination of trace metals (e.g., Cu, Ni, Co, Cd, Pb) in environmental water samples, wastewater, and industrial effluents via atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) techniques.
• Environmental Monitoring: Used in sample preparation for the analysis of heavy metal contamination in soil, sediment, and biological tissues, aiding in compliance with environmental protection regulations.
• Food & Beverage Safety Testing: Employed in the pre-concentration step for detecting toxic metal residues in food products, beverages, and agricultural samples to ensure consumer safety and meet food-grade standards.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Utilized in the analysis of catalyst residues or elemental impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products, supporting compliance with pharmacopeial guidelines (e.g., USP, EP).
• Geochemical & Metallurgical Analysis: Applied in the extraction and separation of specific metal ions from complex mineral ores, alloys, and industrial process streams for accurate assay.
• Research & Development: Serves as a versatile chelating agent in academic and industrial R&D for studying metal-ligand interactions, developing new analytical methods, and synthesizing metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 1-Pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate
CAS No.	5108-96-3
Molecular Formula	C5H12N2S2 • NH3 (often represented as (C5H8NS2)NH4)
Molecular Weight	164.30 g/mol (for APDC moiety)
Synonyms	Ammonium Pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate; APDC; Ammonium Pyrrolidine-1-carbodithioate; 1-Pyrrolidinecarbodithioic Acid, Ammonium Salt; Ammonium 1-Pyrrolidinecarbodithioate; Ammonium Tetramethylenedithiocarbamate; Ammonium N,N-Tetramethylenedithiocarbamate
EINECS	225-836-1

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 1-Pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of analytical reference standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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