Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate

Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (CAS 148-18-5) is a metal chelating and complexing agent used in water treatment, agriculture, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Where is Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate used?

• Industrial water treatment: precipitates heavy metals such as copper, nickel, and lead from effluent streams, supporting compliance with discharge limits
• Agriculture: precursor or stabilizer in dithiocarbamate-based fungicide systems
• Catalyst preparation: metal-complexing ligand for metal sulfide catalysts and nanoparticle precursors
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology: chelating reference compound in metal ion studies
• It also serves as an active component in experimental antidote formulations.

Good to know: It binds heavy metal ions with high selectivity, enabling their removal, detection, or controlled use in catalytic systems. High-purity grades are available for pharmaceutical and analytical use, often meeting ACS or USP standards.

Commercial specifications

• High-purity grades often meeting ACS or USP standards
• Packaging from laboratory quantities to bulk industrial supply