General Description
Solid.
Reactivity Profile
TRIMETHYLTIN CHLORIDE is in the family of tin compounds widely used as stabilizers for plastics, additives to paint(as antifouling agents). Some have catalytic properties. Examples include butyl tin, dibutyl tin oxide. Their main hazard is associated with their high toxicity, in skin adsorption or inhalation.
Hazard
A deadly poison. A reproductive hazard.
Health Hazard
(Non-Specific--Tin Compounds, Organic) The material is an irritant to the skin and gastrointestinal tract. Contact may specifically damage the following target organs: central nervous system, eyes, liver, urinary tract, and skin.
Fire Hazard
When heated to decomposition, TRIMETHYLTIN CHLORIDE emits toxic fumes of chlorides. Avoid decomposing heat.
Chemical Properties
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Uses
Trimethyltin chloride is an organotin reagent widely used in transferring trimethylstannyl groups onto the substrates to synthesize various organostannanes. Trimethylstannyl compounds derived from this reagent, are extensively used in the palladium-catalyzed Stille coupling reactions.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not a significant fire hazard. Emits toxic fumes in fire.
Incompatibilities
Trimethyltin chloride and other organotin halides react with water to produce
hydrogen halides. Organotin hydrides react with water to produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive.
Waste Disposal
Excess trimethyltin chloride or other organotin compound and waste material containing this
substance should be placed in an appropriate container, clearly labeled, and handled according
to your institution's waste disposal guidelines.