CAS 10026-06-9 Tin(IV) chloride pentahydrate

Synonyms

LS-153846; TRA0062774; Tin chloride pentahydrate; DTXSID6074413; STANNIC CHLORIDE, 5H₂O; stannane,tetrachloro-,pentahydrate; Cl4Sn.5H₂O; RT-000674; AC1L1V8O; FT-0689204;

IUPAC Name

tetrachlorostannane;pentahydrate;

Molecular Weight

350.585g/mol

Molecular Formula

Cl4H10O5Sn;

Canonical SMILES

O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Sn](Cl)(Cl)Cl;

InChI

InChI=1S/4ClH.5H₂O.Sn/h4*1H;5*1H2;/q;;;;;;;;;+4/p-4;

InChI Key

KHMOASUYFVRATF-UHFFFAOYSA-J;

Complexity

19.1

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

600-048-8

Exact Mass

351.827g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

349.83g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

5A^2

UN Number

2440

Application

Tin(IV) chloride pentahydrate serves multiple purposes across various industries due to its versatile chemical properties. It manifests as a white solid, soluble in both water and alcohol, and acts as a mordant in fabric dyeing, ensuring color longevity. It's employed in the stabilization of perfumes in soaps, contributing to the durability of fragrances, and is involved in the weighting of silk and the application of ceramic coatings, enhancing material properties. Additionally, it plays a role in the manufacturing of blueprint papers and the production of fuchsin dye. Beyond these uses, Tin(IV) chloride pentahydrate is crucial in creating organotin compounds and can substitute anhydrous stannic chloride whenever the presence of water is acceptable. It also finds application in various chemical reactions, including those that are catalytic, although it can slightly inhibit the catalytic activity of specific enzymes such as horse liver alcohol dehydrogenase (HLADH). Despite its utility, caution is advised due to its toxic nature upon ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption, and its reactivity with water, forming hydrochloric acid. Thus, its acidic solutions can neutralize bases, generating moderate heat and playing a part in organic reaction catalysis.

January 29, 2025

Reliable and Versatile Tin(IV) Chloride Pentahydrate

Used Tin(IV) chloride pentahydrate in our lab research for catalyzing organic reactions. The compound's solubility in water made it easy to handle and integrate into our processes. An effective choice for precise scientific applications.