Description

Stannous Acetate CAS NO 638-39-1 is an organotin compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued as a versatile catalyst and reducing agent. Its unique chemical properties make it a critical component in several high-value manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient synthesis and product quality. This product is essential for producers in the chemical synthesis, polymer, and textile industries seeking reliable performance and consistent purity.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization: Widely used as a catalyst in the production of polyesters and polyurethanes, facilitating controlled reactions and improving polymer characteristics.
• Reducing Agent in Organic Synthesis: Employed in selective reduction reactions for the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Textile Industry: Serves as a mordant in dyeing processes, particularly for silk and synthetic fibers, to improve color fastness and brightness.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in tin plating baths to deposit a uniform, corrosion-resistant tin coating on various metal substrates.
• Glass & Ceramic Manufacturing: Acts as an additive to impart specific optical properties or to modify the surface characteristics of glass and ceramic products.
• Stabilizer for Plastics: Functions as a heat stabilizer in PVC and other halogen-containing polymers to prevent degradation during processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Stannous Acetate
CAS No.	638-39-1
Molecular Formula	C4H6O4Sn
Molecular Weight	236.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Tin(II) Acetate; Tin Diacetate; Stannous Diacetate; Acetic Acid, Tin(2+) Salt; Tin Acetate; Tin Salt of Acetic Acid; Tin Bis(acetate); EINECS 211-335-7
EINECS	211-335-7

Quality Control

Our Stannous Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including 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 hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Tin (Sn) Content	48.0 - 51.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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