Description

Tetrakis(Trimethylstannyl)Methane is a highly specialized organotin compound characterized by a central carbon atom bonded to four trimethylstannyl groups. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable precursor and building block in advanced materials science and synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of semiconductor fabrication, polymer chemistry, and catalysis. The compound, CAS NO 56177-41-4, is handled under controlled conditions to maintain its integrity for high-precision applications.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a tin source in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of tin-containing thin films for microelectronics.
• Polymer Catalyst/Additive: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in polymerization reactions and as an additive to modify polymer properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used as a versatile reagent for introducing multiple trimethylstannyl groups into complex organic molecules for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organometallic frameworks, clusters, and nanomaterials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Catalysis Development: Investigated as a potential catalyst or ligand in homogeneous catalytic processes for fine chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Trimethylstannyl)Methane
CAS No.	56177-41-4
Molecular Formula	C13H36Sn4
Molecular Weight	688.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Methane, tetrakis(trimethylstannyl)-; Tetrakis(trimethylstannyl)methane; Tetrakis(trimethyltin)methane; (Trimethylstannyl)methane, tetrakis-; Carbon tetrakis(trimethylstannane); C(Sn(CH3)3)4; TTMM
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Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Trimethylstannyl)Methane is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and thermal stress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC or NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Tin (Sn) Content	≥ 68.0%

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