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Bis(tributyltin) oxide

SKU 31737587 CAS 56-35-9 C24H54OSn2 MW 596.10 Available on enquiry

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Bis(tributyltin) oxide is a organotin compound used as a biocide and catalyst in industrial applications. Documented applications include preserving timber and joinery, controlling microbes and slime in cooling-water systems, and acting as a mildewcide in water-based emulsion paints. It is a white to pale yellow solid with a molecular weight of 596.10 g/mol, and its molecular formula is C24H54OSn2. It is stable at ambient temperatures and should be handled with care due to its toxicity. CAS number: 56-35-9. Molekula supplies Bis(tributyltin) oxide from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
31737587
CAS Number
56-35-9
IUPAC Name
tributyl(tributylstannyloxy)stannane
EC Number
200-268-0
Molecular Formula
C24H54OSn2
Molecular Weight
596.10
Exact Mass
596.2213
SMILES
CCCC[Sn](CCCC)(CCCC)O[Sn](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC
InChIKey
APQHKWPGGHMYKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/6C4H9.O.2Sn/c6*1-3-4-2;;;/h6*1,3-4H2,2H3;;;
PubChem CID
16682746

Synonyms

  • Biomet TBTO
  • Bis(tri-n-butyltin) oxide
  • Butinox
  • Distannoxane, hexabutyl-
  • Hexabutyldistannoxane
  • Lastanox Q
  • Lastanox T
  • Mykolastanox F
  • Stannicide A
  • Tributyltin oxide

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Slightly yellow liquid.
Odour
Weak odor
Melting Point
45 °C
Boiling Point
180 °C at 2 mmHg.
Density
1.17 (relative, water = 1)
Vapour Pressure
0.001 Pa at 20 °C
log P (octanol/water)
3.84

Source: PubChem CID 16682746 (HSDB, ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is Bis(tributyltin) oxide used for?

It is primarily used as a stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and as a biocide in antifouling paints.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Bis(tributyltin) oxide?

The formula is C24H54OSn2 with a molecular weight of 596.10 g/mol.

How should Bis(tributyltin) oxide be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.

What grade of Bis(tributyltin) oxide does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies technical grade Bis(tributyltin) oxide.

Can Molekula supply Bis(tributyltin) oxide in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Bis(tributyltin) oxide in bulk quantities upon request.

What documentation comes with a purchase of Bis(tributyltin) oxide?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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