Diheptyltin Dichloride

• CAT Number: C000962
• CAS Number: 74340-12-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₃₀Cl₂Sn
• Molecular Weight: 388
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Dichlorodiheptylstannane
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Low-Melting Solid
• Storage: 4°C, Hygroscopic
• IUPAC Name: dichloro(diheptyl)stannane
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C7H15.2ClH.Sn/c2*1-3-5-7-6-4-2;;;/h2*1,3-7H2,2H3;2*1H;/q;;;;+2/p-2
• InChIKey: IPTFHACHRGARHN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: CCCCCCC[Sn](CCCCCCC)(Cl)Cl

Diheptyltin Dichloride (Cat No.:C000962) is an organotin compound. It is a clear to pale yellow liquid that serves as a catalyst and stabilizer in various industrial processes, particularly in the production of polyurethane foams and elastomers. This compound acts as a tin-based catalyst and aids in the formation of urethane linkages during polymerization reactions. Additionally, it finds use in the synthesis of specialty chemicals.

Reference

Papaspyrou, S. et al: Appl. Organometal. Chem., 21, 412 (2007)