Tributyltin chloride explained

Tributyltin chloride is an organotin compound with the formula (C4H9)3SnCl. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents.

Preparation and reactions

The compound is prepared by a redistribution reaction by combining stannic chloride and tetrabutyltin:

3 (C4H9)4Sn + SnCl4 → 4 (C4H9)3SnClTributyltin chloride hydrolyzes to the oxide [(C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>9</sub>)<sub>3</sub>Sn]2O

Tributyltin chloride is used as a precursor to other organotin compounds[1] and reagents, such as tributyltin hydride.

Literature

  1. Palladium-catalyzed Coupling Of Acid Chlorides With Organotin Reagents: Ethyl (E)-4-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-oxo-2-butenoate. A. F. Renaldo . J. W. Labadie . J. K. Stille . Org. Synth.. 1989. 67. 86. 10.15227/orgsyn.067.0086.

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