Triphenyltin chloride is an
organotin compound with formula Sn(C
6H
5)
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.
Triphenyl tin chloride is used as a chemosterilant.
Triphenyl tins used as a antifeedants against potato cutworm.
Hazards
Triphenyltin chloride is as toxic as
hydrogen cyanide.
It also caused detrimental effects on body weight, testicular size and structure, and decreased fertility in Holtzmann
rats
Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents. Species of rats are found throughout the order Rodentia, but stereotypical rats are found in the genus ''Rattus''. Other rat genera include ''Neotoma'' ( pack rats), ''Bandicota'' (bandicoot ...
.
References
Triphenyltin compounds
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