Dipropyltin dichloride

Dipropyltin dichloride is an organotin compound with the chemical formula (CH3CH2CH2)2SnCl2. It is a white solid. This chemical belongs to a subclass of organotin compounds called diorganotin dihalides (R2SnX2, where R is organyl and X is a halogen).[3]

Dipropyltin dichloride
Dipropyltin dichloride molecule
Names
IUPAC name
Dipropyltin dichloride
Systematic IUPAC name
Dichloro(dipropyl)stannane[1]
Other names
  • Dichlorodipropylstannane
  • Dichlorodipropyltin
  • Di-n-propyltin dichloride
  • Stannane, dichlorodipropyl-
[1]
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.225.824
EC Number
RTECS number
UNII
UN number UN3146[2]
  • InChI=1S/2C3H7.2ClH.Sn/c2*1-3-2;;;/h2*1,3H2,2H3;2*1H;/q;;;;+2/p-2
    Key: CTRHCENQKGMZLE-UHFFFAOYSA-L
  • CCC[Sn](CCC)(Cl)Cl
Properties
(CH3CH2CH2)2SnCl2
Molar mass 275.79 g·mol−1
Appearance White solid[2]
Melting point 82–84 °C (180–183 °F; 355–357 K)[2]
Solubility
[2]
Structure
Tetrahedral at Sn atom
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Toxic
GHS labelling:
GHS06: ToxicGHS07: Exclamation markGHS08: Health hazardGHS09: Environmental hazard
Danger
H301, H302, H311, H312, H315, H319, H330, H332, H335, H410
P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P316, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Uses

Dipropyltin dichloride has broad applications in industry and laboratory. It can be used as a polyvinyl chloride stabilizer, fungicide and insecticide.[3]

Hazards and toxicity

Dipropyltin dichloride can be absorbed through skin, causing intoxication. It irritates skin, eyes and respiratory system. It is toxic if swallowed. It is suspected this chemical is a human mutagen and teratogen, and toxic to the reproductive system.

Dipropyltin dichloride may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. Upon catching fire, irritating and toxic fumes, gases and smokes are released, like carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), tin(II) oxide (SnO), tin(IV) oxide (SnO2) and hydrogen chloride (HCl).[2]

References
  1. "Dichlorodipropylstannane". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
  2. https://www.trc-canada.com/prod-img/MSDS/D434270MSDS.pdf
  3. "867-36-7 | Dichlorodipropyltin | Dipropyltin Dichloride ; dichlorodipropyltin; Di-n-Propyltin Dichloride; Dichlorodipropylstannane; Dichlorodipropyltin; Dipropyltin Chloride; NSC 92618 | C₆H₁₄Cl₂Sn | TRC".
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