What is another word for xanthate?
Pronunciation: [zˈanθe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Xanthates are sulfur compounds that are used as reagents in various chemical processes. They are commonly used in the mining industry as flotation agents to separate minerals from ores. While xanthate is the most commonly used term, there are several synonyms that describe these compounds. These include dithiocarbonates, xanthic acids, and thioxomethylthio compounds. Xanthates are also known as ethyl xanthates, sodium xanthates, and potassium xanthates depending on the metal that is used to form the xanthate salt. Despite the different names, all of these synonyms describe the same class of compounds that are essential for a range of industrial processes.
