Xanthate (Noun)
Meaning
A salt or ester of xanthic acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The chemical process involved the reaction of a xanthate with a strong base to produce a salt.
- A common application of xanthates is found in the mining industry, particularly for the extraction of gold and other metal ores.
- In the production of rubber, xanthates are used as a key intermediate for the synthesis of accelerator chemicals.
- This process specifically used an alkyl xanthate to treat wood for improved resistance to decay and insect damage.
- Several xanthates with different alkyl groups were evaluated as part of a comparative study on the effects of varying chemical structures.