Ammonium dithiocarbamate

CAS NO.：513-74-6
Empirical Formula: CH6N2S2
Molecular Weight: 110.2
MDL number: MFCD00036377
EINECS: 208-166-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-03 16:02:43

What is Ammonium dithiocarbamate?

Chemical properties

Yellow crystals. Soluble in water.

The Uses of Ammonium dithiocarbamate

Ammonium Dithiocarbamate is an intermediate in synthesizing [6R-[6α,7β(Z)]]-7-[[(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl]amino]-3-[[[4-(2-carboxyethyl)-2-thiazolyl]thio]methyl]-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid (A630540), an isomer of the antibiotic Cefodizime (C242865) which is a third generation cephalosporin with a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity.

The Uses of Ammonium dithiocarbamate

Instead of H2S or (NH4)2S for pptg metals in chemical analysis; synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.

Preparation

Ammonium dithiocarbamate is prepared most easily from ammonia and carbon disulfide in alcohol or an ester solvent.

Properties of Ammonium dithiocarbamate

Melting point:	99° (dec)
Density	d420 1.451
refractive index	1.5300 (estimate)
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form	yellow orthorhombic crystals
color	Yellow
Water Solubility	soluble H2O [MER06]
Stability:	Air sensitive, Hygroscopic
EPA Substance Registry System	Ammonium dithiocarbamate (513-74-6)

Safety information for Ammonium dithiocarbamate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.