Description

Tin(IV) tert-Butoxide is a high-purity organotin compound used as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a controlled source of tin oxide, enabling the precise fabrication of functional thin films and nanostructures. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty glass industries seeking to develop next-generation coatings and ceramic materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing tin oxide (SnO₂) thin films used in transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), gas sensors, and optoelectronic devices.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Employed in the synthesis of tin-based ceramic and glass materials, including anti-reflective coatings, photocatalytic films, and hard coatings.
• Polymer & Resin Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or cross-linking agent in specific polymerization reactions and the production of specialty polyesters and silicones.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a molecular source for creating tin oxide nanoparticles, nanowires, and other nanostructures with controlled morphology.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize material surfaces with tin alkoxide groups to alter wettability, adhesion, or catalytic properties.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), hybrid materials, and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin(IV) tert-Butoxide
CAS No.	151861-56-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₆O₄Sn
Molecular Weight	411.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Stannane, tetra(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; Tetra(tert-butoxy)tin; Tin tetra-tert-butoxide; tert-Butyl alcohol, tin(4+) salt; Tetra-tert-butoxytin(IV); Tin(4+) tert-butoxide; Stannic tert-butoxide; TBOT
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Quality Control

Our Tin(IV) tert-Butoxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for advanced material applications. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Tin content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/mL
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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