Chemistry:Triphenyltin chloride

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Triphenyltin chloride
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Names
IUPAC name
chlorotriphenylstannane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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Properties
C18H15ClSn
Molar mass 385.4747 g/mol
Appearance colourless solid
Melting point 108 °C (226 °F; 381 K)
Boiling point 240 °C (464 °F; 513 K)
organic solvents
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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]

References

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