Tributyltin chloride

Tributyltin chloride is an organotin compound with the formula (C4H9)3SnCl. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. The molecule has tetrahedral geometry. Tributyltin chloride is an organotin compound with the formula (C4H9)3SnCl. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents. The molecule has tetrahedral geometry. The compound is prepared by a redistribution reaction by combining stannic chloride and tetrabutyltin: Tributyltin chloride hydrolyzes to the oxide 2O Tributyltin chloride is used as a precursor to other organotin compounds and reagents, such as tributyltin hydride. The compound is almost as poisonous as hydrogen cyanide.