Triphenyltin chloride explained

Triphenyltin chloride is an organotin compound with formula Sn(C6H5)3Cl. It is a colourless solid that dissolves in organic solvents. It slowly reacts with water. The main use for this compound is as a fungicide and antifoulant.[1] Triphenyl tin chloride is used as a chemosterilant.Triphenyl tins used as an antifeedants against potato cutworm.

Hazards

Triphenyltin chloride is as toxic as hydrogen cyanide.[2] It also caused detrimental effects on body weight, testicular size and structure, and decreased fertility in Holtzmann rats.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Davies, A. G. . 2004 . Organotin Chemistry . 3-527-31023-1 . Wiley-VCH . Weinheim, Germany .
  2. Encyclopedia: G. G. Graf. Tin, Tin Alloys, and Tin Compounds. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry . 2005. Wiley-VCH. Weinheim. 10.1002/14356007.a27_049. 3527306730.
  3. Book: Metals, Fertility, and Reproductive Toxicity . Golub, M. S. . CRC Press . 2006 . 0-415-70040-X . 28–31 .

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