Description

Tin(IV) Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive inorganic compound, primarily valued for its powerful Lewis acid properties and role as a key precursor in organotin chemistry. Its ability to catalyze reactions and form stable complexes makes it indispensable for advanced material synthesis and surface treatment processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, glass coating, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors seeking reliable, high-purity reagents.

Application

• Electronics Manufacturing: As a crucial precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to create tin oxide (SnO₂) transparent conductive films for displays and solar panels.
• Surface Treatment & Glass Coating: Used to apply durable, conductive, or anti-reflective coatings on glass and other substrates.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a potent Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation reactions, and in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Polymer Industry: Serves as a catalyst or cross-linking agent in the production of specific polymers and stabilizers for PVC.
• Metallurgy & Soldering Fluxes: Employed in the refining of certain metals and as a component in specialized flux formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin(IV) Chloride
CAS No.	10026-06-9
Molecular Formula	SnCl₄
Molecular Weight	260.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Stannic Chloride; Tin Tetrachloride; Tetrachlorostannane; Perchlorostannane; Butter of Tin; NSC 175102; Fuming Spirit of Libavius
EINECS	233-046-7

Quality Control

Our Tin(IV) Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, identification, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term stability, maintain at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to slightly yellow fuming liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (SnCl₄)	≥ 99.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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