STANNIC TETRACHLORIDE; STANNIC CHLORIDE; STANNIC CHLORIDE HYDRATE; TIN CHLORIDE; TIN(+4)CHLORIDE; TIN(+4)CHLORIDE HYDRATE; TIN TETRACHLORIDE; TIN(IV) CHLORIDE
CAS
7646-78-8
Product Categories
Inorganics; Classes of Metal Compounds; Sn (Tin) Compounds; Typical Metal Compounds; metal halide; The synthesis of organic tin tin plating industrial mordant and organic synthesis catalyst
Chemical Properties
mp
− 33 °C(lit.)
bp
114 °C(lit.)
density
2.226 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density
9 (vs air)
vapor pressure
10 mm Hg ( 10 °C)
refractive index
1.512
Fp
34 °F
storage temp.
Store at RT.
Water solubility
reacts
Sensitive
Air Sensitive
Stability
Stability Stable, but may decompose upon exposure to moist air or water. Incompatible with strong bases, alcohols.
Safety Information
Hazard codes
C,T,F
Risk statements
34-52/53-40-23/24/25-11
safety statements
26-45-61-7/8-36/37-24/25-23-36/37/39-16
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
General Description
Tin tetrachloride is a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Tin tetrachloride is soluble in cold water and decomposed by hot water to form hydrochloric acid with the evolution of heat. Tin tetrachloride is corrosive to metals and tissue.
