Potassium amylxanthate, 97%

Name: Potassium amylxanthate, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010950

About Potassium amylxanthate, 97%

Listed under CAS 2720-73-2, Potassium amylxanthate is an organosulfur compound available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 97% purity. With the molecular formula C6H11KOS2, it has a molar mass of 202.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium pentoxymethanedithioate. It is also known as Amylxanthic acid potassium salt or Potassium o-amyl dithiocarbonate.

The material typically appears as white to orange to green powder or crystals. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Potassium amylxanthate in 25 g and 100 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium amylxanthate, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010950
CAS Number	2720-73-2
IUPAC name	potassium pentoxymethanedithioate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁KOS₂
Molecular weight	202.4 g/mol
Exact mass	201.9888
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29221990
InChIKey	YIBBMDDEXKBIAM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCOC(=S)[S-].[K+]
PubChem CID	493949

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to orange to green powder or crystals
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	42.3 Å²
Synonyms	Amylxanthic acid potassium salt, Potassium o-amyl dithiocarbonate, Amyl potassium xanthate, Potassium pentylxanthate, Aeroxanthate, Aeroxanthate 350, Z 6 (Flotation agent), Carbonodithioic acid, O-pentyl ester, potassium salt, Potassium pentyl xanthate, Potassium amylxanthogenate, Potassium n-amylxanthogenate, Potassium pentyl xanthogenate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228Flammable solid
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P240, P241, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 2720-73-2

Potassium amylxanthate, 90%

CAS: 2720-73-2
Formula: C₆H₁₁KOS₂
MW: 202.4 g/mol

VQ-010949

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium amylxanthate, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium amylxanthate, 97% is 2720-73-2. It is also known as Amylxanthic acid potassium salt, Potassium o-amyl dithiocarbonate, Amyl potassium xanthate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium amylxanthate, 97%?

Potassium amylxanthate, 97% has the molecular formula C6H11KOS2 and a molecular weight of 202.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium pentoxymethanedithioate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium amylxanthate, 97% can I order?

We supply Potassium amylxanthate, 97% in (97%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium amylxanthate, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium amylxanthate, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium amylxanthate, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium amylxanthate, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.