Dixanthogen disulfide

Dixanthogen disulfides are a class of organosulfur compounds with the formula (ROC(S)S)2.

Usually yellow solids, they are the product of the oxidation of xanthate salts.

[1] A common derivative is diethyl dixanthogen disulfide.

Diethyl dixanthogen disulfide is a component for froth flotations used, inter alia, for the separation of sulfide minerals like pyrrhotite.

Diisopropyl dixanthogen disulfide is a reagent in the synthesis of sulfur heterocycles.