A xanthate was an organic salt of general formula ROCS2, formed by reacting an alcohol with carbon disulfide and an alkali. Some xanthates are used as flotation agents. Cellulose xanthate is an intermediate in making rayon and cellophane.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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