Potassium ethyl xanthate is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula CH3CH2OCS2K. It is a pale yellow powder that is used in the mining industry for the separation of ores. Unlike the related sodium ethyl xanthate, the potassium salt exists as an anhydrous salt.
CAS No.
140-89-6
Formula
C3H5KOS2
Molecular Mass
160.29900
Exact Mass
159.94200
PSA
66.62000
Logp
1.50530
IUPAC
potassium;ethoxymethanedithioate
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
209-214 °C
Density
1,558 g/cm3
Boiling Point
120.5ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
96°C
Appearance
Potassium ethyl xanthate (140-89-6) is a white to light yellow crystalline or crystalline powder. Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, melting point 210 ℃ (decomposition).