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Tin(IV) acetate

Synonym(s):

Stannic Acetate, Tetraacetoxytin, Tin(4+) Diethanoate, Tin(4+) tetraacetate

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Linear Formula:
Sn(CH3CO2)4
CAS Number:
2800-96-6
Molecular Weight:
354.89
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24861300
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
MDL number:
MFCD00014976

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InChI

1S/4C2H4O2.Sn/c4*1-2(3)4;/h4*1H3,(H,3,4);/q;;;;+4/p-4

SMILES string

CC(=O)O[Sn](OC(C)=O)(OC(C)=O)OC(C)=O

InChI key

YJGJRYWNNHUESM-UHFFFAOYSA-J

form

solid

composition

Sn, 31.4-35.5% gravimetric

reaction suitability

core: tin

mp

232-233 °C (lit.)

Quality Level

200

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Application

Tin(IV) acetate can be used:
  • As a reducing agent to synthesize silver nanoparticles for conductive inks for printed electronics.
  • As a precursor to prepare tin oxide nanopowder for gas sensors.

General description

Tin(IV) acetate, also known as stannic acetate or tetra-acetoxytin [Sn(OAc)4], is a moisture-sensitive white crystalline solid with a melting point of approximately 232–233 °C and decomposition occurring above 260 °C. It features a tetra-coordinated Sn⁴⁺ center bonded to acetate ligands, which are readily displaced in polar protic or aprotic solvents. This confers excellent solubility in alcohols, acetic acid, glycols, and coordinating ethers, along with moderate volatility—making it suitable for vapor deposition processes. As a Lewis acid, Tin(IV) acetate is widely utilized in organic transformations, polymerization catalysis, and as a sol-gel precursor for the synthesis of nanomaterials and eco-friendly thin films.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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