Description

1,3-Diacetoxy-1,1,3,3-Tetrabutyldistannoxane is a specialized organotin compound that serves as a highly effective catalyst and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique distannoxane structure, which provides superior catalytic activity and selectivity for demanding chemical transformations. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient routes for esterification, transesterification, and polymerization reactions.

Application

• Catalyst for Esterification and Transesterification: A highly efficient catalyst for producing esters, polyesters, and biodiesel, offering advantages in reaction rate and yield.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as a co-catalyst or initiator in the synthesis of specific polyurethanes, silicones, and other specialty polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacturing of certain pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where tin-mediated coupling is required.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a tin-based reagent in Stille-type cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used in material science for the surface treatment of glass, metals, or polymers to impart specific functional properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research in organometallic chemistry and new catalytic process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Diacetoxy-1,1,3,3-Tetrabutyldistannoxane
CAS No.	17068-56-3
Molecular Formula	C20H42O4Sn2
Molecular Weight	634.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Diacetoxytetrabutyldistannoxane; Tetrabutyl-1,3-diacetoxydistannoxane; 1,1,3,3-Tetrabutyl-1,3-diacetoxydistannoxane; Acetoxytetrabutyldistannoxane; Distannoxane, 1,3-diacetoxy-1,1,3,3-tetrabutyl-; Tetrabutyltin diacetate oxide dimer; Butyltin acetate oxide dimer
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Diacetoxy-1,1,3,3-Tetrabutyldistannoxane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for catalytic and synthetic use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and trace metal content are provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its organotin nature, appropriate chemical hygiene practices should be observed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by Sn content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.25 - 1.35
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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