Potassium ethylxanthate
Also known as: Potassium ethyl xanthate, Potassium O-ethyl dithiocarbonate, Potassium O-ethyl carbonodithioate, Ethyl potassium xanthate, Potassium ethyl xanthogenate, Potassium xanthogenate, Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt, Xanthic acid potassium salt, Potassium O-ethyl xanthate
Potassium ethylxanthate (CAS 140-89-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H5KOS2 and a molecular weight of 160.299 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 209-214 °C, a boiling point of 120.5ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1,558 g/cm3 and a flash point of 96°C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H228, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 140-89-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-1504030-9
- Molecular Formula
- C3H5KOS2
- Molecular Weight
- 160.299 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 209-214 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 120.5ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1,558 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 96°C |
| Exact Mass | 159.941895 |
| PSA | 66.62000 |
| LogP | 1.50530 |
| Vapor Pressure | 18.2mmHg at 25°C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H228
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2905199090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2905199090. saturated monohydric alcohols. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium ethylxanthate?
The CAS number of Potassium ethylxanthate is 140-89-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium ethylxanthate?
Potassium ethylxanthate has molecular formula C3H5KOS2 and molecular weight 160.299 g/mol.
Is Potassium ethylxanthate hazardous?
Potassium ethylxanthate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H228; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Potassium ethylxanthate?
For Potassium ethylxanthate, Upstream Products: Carbon disulphide, Ethanol, Potassium ethoxide; Downstream Products: 2-Mercaptobenzimidazole, 2-Mercapto-5-methoxybenzothiazole, 5-bromobenzo[d]oxazole-2-thiol.
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