Description

Tin(IV) Bromide is a high-purity inorganic compound essential for advanced material synthesis and catalysis. This versatile reagent serves as a critical precursor for depositing tin-containing films and for facilitating specific bromination reactions in organic synthesis. It is particularly valuable for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the semiconductor, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing tin oxide (SnO₂) or tin sulfide (SnS₂) thin films used in transparent conductive oxides, gas sensors, and photovoltaic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst or a brominating agent in various organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used as a doping agent or modifier to alter the electrical, optical, or thermal properties of glass and ceramic matrices.
• Electrolyte Additives: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems to improve electrolyte stability and electrode performance.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a fundamental starting material in academic and industrial research for developing new materials and chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tin(IV) Bromide
CAS No.	7789-67-5
Molecular Formula	SnBr₄
Molecular Weight	438.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Stannic Bromide; Tin Tetrabromide; Tetrabromostannane; Bromostannic Acid (anhydride); NSC 61783
EINECS	232-184-5

Quality Control

Our Tin(IV) Bromide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent hydrolysis. Incompatible with strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (SnBr₄)	≥ 99.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm

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