Sodium Iso Propyl Xanthate

Particulars Brief
IUPAC Name Sodium Iso Propyl Xanthate
Abbreviation SIPX
Product Name Sodium Iso Propyl Xanthate
Synonyms Sodium isopropylxanthogenate, O-Isopropyl sodium dithiocarbonate, Sodium O-isopropyl dithiocarbonate, Isopropylxanthic acid, sodium salt
Chemical Formula (CH3)2CHOCSSNa
Molecular Weight 158.2 (g/mol)
CAS 140-93-2
EC No 205-443-5
Relevant identified uses of the substance In Mining Industries : Xanthates are used as flotation agent 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.