xanthic acid
/ˈzanθɪk
/noun Chemistry
An organic acid containing the group —OCS2H, examples of which are typically reactive solids.Xanthate anions and protonated xanthic acid contain a free thiol moiety and are highly reductive....
- However, since the collector film is unstable in air, the adsorption of xanthic acid appears to be more logical.
- Salts and esters of xanthic acid are xanthates.
Origin
Early 19th century: xanthic from Greek xanthos 'yellow' + -ic.