Sodium Amyl Xanthate

Particulars Brief
IUPAC Name Sodium Amyl Xanthate
Abbreviation SAX
Product Name Sodium Amyl Xanthate
Synonyms Pentyl xanthate sodium salt
Chemical Formula C5H12OS2
Molecular Weight 164.288 (g/mol)
CAS 7607-99-0
EC No 231-519-2
Relevant identified uses of the substance It is the strongest but least selective of the xanthate range of reagents used in the flotation of metal sulphides and gold bearing pyrite.