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Potassium ethyl xanthogenate

Potassium ethyl xanthogenate chemical structure
CAS Number140-89-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight160.30 g/mol

What is Potassium ethyl xanthogenate?

Potassium ethyl xanthogenate is a chemical compound with CAS number 140-89-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Potassium ethyl xanthogenate (ethyl potassium xanthogenate) has been used:
• in synthesis of unsymmetrical sulfides via cross-coupling reaction, using recyclable CuO nanoparticles under ligand-free conditions1
• as surfactant to investigate the adsorption of colloidal dye Disperse Blue 3 onto pretreated polyester fabric2
• in determination of microgram amounts of cadmium in water samples by substoichiometric radiochemical method3

Specifications

Linear Formula

C2H5OCSSK

Molecular Weight

160.30 g/mol

Assay/Purity

96%

Solubility

alcohol: soluble(lit.)
water: very soluble(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS07GHS07
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H251-H302-H315-H319-H335-H411

Precautionary Statements

P235 + P410-P261-P273-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

210 °C (dec.)(lit.)

EC Number

205-439-3

WGK Germany

3

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