The IUPAC name of Sodium ethylxanthogenate is sodium ethoxymethanedithioate. With the CAS registry number 140-90-9, it is also named as Carbonodithioic acid, O-ethyl ester, sodium salt. The product's categories are Classes of Metal Compounds; Na (Sodium) Compounds (excluding Simple Sodium Salts); Typical Metal Compounds. Besides, it is light yellow powder, which should be stored in sealed and dry place away from oxidizing agents. In addition, its molecular formula is C₃H₅NaOS₂ and molecular weight is 144.18.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 205-440-9; (2)ACD/LogP: 1.94; (3)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.35; (5)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -1.68; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (7)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1.39; (9)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (10)#H bond acceptors: 1; (11)#H bond donors: 0; (12)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (13)Polar Surface Area: 80.12 Å²; (14)Density: 1.558 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 26.7 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 34.38 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 120.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 18.2 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Sodium ethylxanthogenate: this chemical can be prepared by Carbon disulfide, Ethanol and Sodium hydroxide. The reaction equation is as follows:

Uses of Sodium ethylxanthogenate: this chemical can be used as molybdenum reagent and flotation agents of ore. Moreover, it is used for drying of crop in agriculture. And it also can be used to produce leprosy drug and used as rubber vulcanization accelerator in industry.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, please rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And you should wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: [Na+].[S-]C(=S)OCC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C3H6OS2.Na/c1-2-4-3(5)6;/h2H2,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
(3)InChIKey: RZFBEFUNINJXRQ-REWHXWOFAP
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6OS2.Na/c1-2-4-3(5)6;/h2H2,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1
(5)Std. InChIKey: RZFBEFUNINJXRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M