Potassium Amyl Xanthate

Particulars Brief
IUPAC Name Potassium Amyl Xanthate
Abbreviation PAX
Product Name Potassium Amyl Xanthate
Synonyms Potassium Pentyl Xanthogenate
Chemical Formula C5H11OCSK
Molecular Weight 202.40 (g/ mol)
CAS 2720-73-2
EC No 220-329-5
Relevant identified uses of thesubstance It is widely used in the flotation process of nonferrous metallic minerals where a strong but non – selective collector is desired. PAX is used to remove sulfide impurities in iron ore.