CAS 7783-62-2 Tin(IV) fluoride - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

STANNIC TETRAFLUORIDE;STANNIC FLUORIDE;TIN FLUORIDE;TIN(IV) FLUORIDE;tetrafluorostannane;Tin(IV)fluoride,98.5%;Tin(IV) fluoride 98%;Tin(IV)fluoride98%

Molecular Weight

194.70

Molecular Formula

SnF4

Application

Tin(IV) fluoride, a hygroscopic off-white powder with a melting point exceeding 700°C-higher than other tin(IV) halides-is an inorganic compound serving primarily as a Friedel-Crafts catalyst. It forms stable complexes with ammonia and other bases, as well as with alkali and other fluorides, creating stannifluorides like M2SnF6. At 43°C, tin(IV) fluoride reacts with ammonia to form the solid SnF4.NH3, which can be heated to 400°C with minimal ammonia loss, while heating it in a sealed tube with ammonia between 120°-130°C yields SnF4.2NH3. Although both these ammonia complexes dissolve in water, they decompose gradually in solution. Additionally, tin(IV) fluoride forms additive compounds with substances such as aniline, pyridine, and quinoline, further demonstrating its versatile applications in chemical reactions.

February 13, 2025

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