Description

Sodium 2-Hydroxyethyl Trithiocarbonate is a versatile sulfur-containing organic salt with significant industrial utility. This compound matters as a key intermediate and functional additive, valued for its ability to act as a source of active sulfur and as a ligand or modifier in various chemical processes. Industries that need it include polymer manufacturing, mineral processing, and specialty chemical synthesis, where it serves roles from a chain transfer agent to a flotation collector.

Application

• Polymer Industry: Acts as a chain transfer agent (CTA) or modifier in the production of synthetic rubbers and specialty polymers to control molecular weight.
• Mining & Mineral Processing: Utilized as a flotation collector or depressant for the selective separation of sulfide ores and other minerals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate or sulfur-transfer reagent in the manufacture of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Functions as an additive in industrial water treatment or metalworking fluids to provide protective properties.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used in specific dyeing or tanning processes as a modifying agent or reducing compound.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms or developing new catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Hydroxyethyl Trithiocarbonate
CAS No.	86932-92-5
Molecular Formula	C3H5NaO2S3
Molecular Weight	200.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Hydroxyethyl Trithiocarbonate; 2-Hydroxyethyl Trithiocarbonate Sodium Salt; Sodium (2-Hydroxyethyl)trithiocarbonate; Trithiocarbonic Acid S-(2-Hydroxyethyl) Ester Sodium Salt; Monosodium 2-Hydroxyethyl Ester of Trithiocarbonic Acid; HETTC-Na; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Hydroxyethyl Trithiocarbonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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