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)₃SnCl Tributyltin chloride hydrolyzes to the oxide C₄H₉)₃Snsub>2O Tributyltin chloride is used as a precursor to other organotin compounds{{cite journal, title=Palladium-catalyzed Coupling Of Acid Chlorides With Organotin Reagents: Ethyl (E)-4-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-oxo-2-butenoate, authors=A. F. Renaldo, J. W. Labadie, And J. K. Stille, journal=Org. Synth., year=1989, volume=67, page=86, doi=10.15227/orgsyn.067.0086 and reagents, such as

tributyltin hydride Tributyltin hydride is an organotin compound with the formula (C4H9)3SnH. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. The compound is used as a source of hydrogen atoms in organic synthesis. Synthesis and characterization The c ...

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Chlorides Metal halides Organotin compounds Foul-smelling chemicals Tin(IV) compounds Butyl compounds