Description

1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-1,3-Distanna-2-Oxapropane is a specialized organotin compound featuring a unique distannoxane core structure. This chemical serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials synthesis, offering precise reactivity for creating novel polymers and inorganic-organic hybrids. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the electronics, polymer science, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors seeking to develop materials with tailored thermal and electronic properties.

Application

• Catalyst and Co-catalyst in polymerization reactions, particularly for ring-opening polymerization (ROP) to produce polyesters and polycarbonates.
• Precursor for Thin Film Deposition in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for microelectronics and optoelectronics.
• Building Block for Hybrid Materials in sol-gel chemistry for creating inorganic-organic networks with specific mechanical properties.
• Surface Modification Agent for nanoparticles and substrates to impart specific surface functionalities.
• Cross-linking Agent in the formulation of specialty silicone and high-performance polymer resins.
• Research & Development of novel organometallic frameworks and catalysts in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-1,3-Distanna-2-Oxapropane
CAS No.	1692-18-8
Molecular Formula	C8H24OSn2
Molecular Weight	367.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethyldistannoxane; Bis(trimethyltin) oxide; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-1,3-distannoxane; Distannoxane, hexamethyl-; Hexamethyl-distannoxan; HMDSO (organotin context); (Me3Sn)2O; Bis(trimethylstannyl) oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyl-1,3-Distanna-2-Oxapropane is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical properties is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to strong alkali/organic solvent and highly volatile nature, keep away from incompatible materials and ensure containers are securely sealed to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Tin (Sn) Content	Contact for details
Density (at 20°C)	~1.5 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.