Potassium butylxanthate
Also known as: Butylxanthic Acid Potassium Salt, Carbonodithioic acid, O-butyl ester, potassium salt (1:1), EINECS 212-808-2, MFCD00059688, Potassium O-butyl carbonodithioate, n-Butylxanthic acid potassium salt, Potassium O-butyl dithiocarbonate, Potassium butyl dithiocarbonate
Potassium butylxanthate (CAS 871-58-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H9KOS2 and a molecular weight of 188.353 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 168.6ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 55.7ºC. It is listed by 2 suppliers, 1 of which publish reference prices, from 2.76 to 3.50 CNY. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 871-58-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-20564-1
- Molecular Formula
- C5H9KOS2
- Molecular Weight
- 188.353 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Stock | 96% 500g | ¥1,380.00 | $0.41 /gBest ¥2.76/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g | |
In Stock | 96% 100g | ¥350.00 | $0.52 /g ¥3.50/g CNY | CN China MOQ 100g | |
Made to Order | 96% 100g | - | - | CN China MOQ 100g |
Physicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 168.6ºC at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Flash Point | 55.7ºC |
| Exact Mass | 187.973190 |
| PSA | 66.62000 |
| LogP | 2.28550 |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2930902000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2930902000. other dithiocarbonates (xanthates). VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium butylxanthate?
The CAS number of Potassium butylxanthate is 871-58-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium butylxanthate?
Potassium butylxanthate has molecular formula C5H9KOS2 and molecular weight 188.353 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer Potassium butylxanthate?
2 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥2.76–3.50 /g.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Potassium butylxanthate?
For Potassium butylxanthate, Upstream Products: 1-Butanol, Carbon disulphide; Downstream Products: Carbon disulphide, 1-Butanol, Dibutyl xanthogen disulfide.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Potassium butylxanthate (CAS 871-58-9)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-20564-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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