Ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate, also known as ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate
or ammonium salt of 1-pyrrolidinecarbodithioic acid.
English Name: 1-Pyrrolidinecarbodithioic acid, ammonium salt;
Ammonium pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate; APDC; APDTC.
CAS No.: 5108-96-3
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₅N₃S₂
Molecular Weight: 181.3227
Molecular Structure:
Ammonium Pyrrolidine Dithiocarbamate (APDC, CAS: 5108-96-3) is an important organosulfur
compound widely used in analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, materials science, and other fields.
1. Main Application Fields
✅ Heavy Metal Detection & Separation
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Acts as a chelating agent, forming stable complexes with heavy metal ions (Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Hg²⁺, etc.) for
analytical techniques such as atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) and ICP-MS.
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Used for trace metal enrichment and determination in environmental water, food, soil, and other samples.
✅ Industrial Wastewater Treatment
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Applied in electroplating, mining, and chemical industries for heavy metal wastewater treatment
to reduce pollution discharge.
✅ Scientific Research & Material Synthesis
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Controls metal ions in nanomaterial synthesis.
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Used in biochemical experiments to study metal-binding sites in proteins.
✅ Other Applications
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Serves as a catalyst or additive in organic synthesis reactions.
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Removes metal impurities in the semiconductor industry.
III. Major Domestic and International Manufacturers of
1. Domestic Manufacturers (China)
Manufacturer |
Location |
Product Specifications |
Remarks |
Xi'an Veda Chemical Co., Ltd |
Xi'an |
High purity (≥99%), 1kg–25kg, bulk packaging |
High-purity grade, provides COA/MSDS |
Macklin Biochemical Technology |
Shanghai |
High purity (≥98%), 1g–1kg packaging |
Research-grade, provides COA/MSDS |
Aladdin Reagent |
Shanghai |
Analytical grade, 5g–500g |
Suitable for laboratory research |
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent |
Nationwide |
Industrial & reagent grade |
Bulk supply, supports customization |
J&K Scientific Ltd. |
Beijing |
High-purity APDC for ICP-AES analysis |
Provides technical support & solutions |
2. International Manufacturers
Manufacturer |
Country |
Product Features |
Remarks |
Sigma-Aldrich (Merck Group) |
USA/Germany |
Ultra-high purity (≥99%), suitable for research |
Globally renowned reagent supplier |
TCI Chemicals |
Japan |
High-purity APDC, small packaging |
Suitable for fine chemical research |
Alfa Aesar (Thermo Fisher) |
USA |
Industrial & reagent grade, bulk orders |
Offers customization services |
Strem Chemicals |
USA |
Special-grade APDC for materials science |
Suitable for high-end research needs |
IV. Purchasing Recommendations for PDTC
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Purity Requirements:
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For research, choose ≥98% high-purity APDC; for industrial use, ≥95% industrial grade is acceptable.
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Packaging Specifications:
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Laboratory use: 1g–100g; industrial production: 1kg or larger packaging.
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Certification Documents:
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Request COA (Certificate of Analysis) and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from suppliers.
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Technical Support:
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For specific applications (e.g., ICP-MS analysis), consult suppliers for optimized solutions.
V. Safety & Storage of PDTC
⚠ Safety Precautions:
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Avoid inhaling dust; wear protective gloves and goggles.
⚠ Storage Conditions:
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Store in a sealed, dark, dry, and cool place (recommended at 2~8°C).
For detailed product specifications or purchasing channels, please contact relevant manufacturers.
Note: The above information is for promotional purposes only and should not be used as a basis for product quality assessment.
Final product quality shall be determined by mutual agreement. If there are any inaccuracies, please kindly point them out. Thank you!
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