Used as a flotation collector in the mining industry for the separation of sulfide minerals such as copper, lead, zinc, and nickel. It enhances the hydrophobicity of mineral surfaces, allowing for efficient separation from gangue during froth flotation. Particularly suitable for sulfide ores, it performs well across a wide pH range, provides high concentrate yields, and is widely used in both large-scale and medium-sized mining operations. Its selectivity makes it effective in complex ore processing where precise mineral recovery is required. Also employed in the synthesis of other dithiocarbonate derivatives for specialized industrial applications.