Potassium Ethyl Xanthate
| Particulars | Brief |
| IUPAC Name | Potassium Ethyl Xanthate |
| Abbreviation | PEX |
| Product Name | Potassium Ethyl Xanthate |
| Synonyms | Potassium ethyl xanthogenate, Potassium-O-ethyl dithiocarbonate, Ethyl xanthic acid-potassium salt |
| Chemical Formula | C3H5KOS2 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.3 (g/ mol) |
| CAS | 140-89-6 |
| EC No | 205-439-3 |
| Relevant identified uses of the substance | In Mining Industries – Xanthates are used as flotation agents for non-ferrous metal sulfides. The sulfur component in Xanthates attracts the sulfide components in the mineral ore. In Pharma Industries – Xanthates are used for manufacturing of drugs like Pantoprazole. In a chemical reaction, Xanthates are used in place of hazardous and flammable liquid CS2. It is also treated as a carrier in such reaction. |
