C4H12Sn
178.85 g/mol
Research ReagentDanger
Tetramethyltin
CAS594-27-4EC209-833-6
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Organometallic
Primary Use
Research Compound
Tetramethyltin is an organometallic compound that serves as a reagent in transition-metal-mediated reactions. It is primarily used in the laboratory to convert acid chlorides and aryl halides into the corresponding methyl ketones, though it requires careful handling due to its volatility and toxicity.
Reagent for conversion of acid chlorides to methyl ketonesReagent for conversion of aryl halides to aryl methyl ketones
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Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H300Fatal if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tetramethylstannane
InChIKey
VXKWYPOMXBVZSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C[Sn](C)(C)C
Synonyms (9)
- (SnMe4)
- Stannane, tetramethyl-
- Tetramethylcin
- Tetramethylcin [Czech]
- Tetramethylstannane
- Tetramethyltin
- Tin, tetramethyl-
- tetramethystannane