Description

Tri-n-Octyltin Hydride is a specialized organotin compound with the CAS number 869-59-0, serving as a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a highly effective reducing agent and a source of the tri-n-octyltin radical, enabling precise chemical transformations. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require controlled radical reactions and polymer modifications.

Application

• Radical Reduction Reactions: Used as a selective reducing agent for organic halides, selenides, and other functional groups in complex molecule synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for dehalogenation and radical cyclization steps in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry & Modification: Employed in controlled radical polymerization processes and as a modifying agent for polymer chains.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of certain organotin-based intermediates for crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A critical tool in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies involving tin hydride chemistry.
• Material Science: Applied in surface modification and the creation of novel organometallic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri-n-Octyltin Hydride
CAS No.	869-59-0
Molecular Formula	C24H52Sn
Molecular Weight	459.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydrotri-n-octylstannane; Trioctyltin Hydride; Trioctylstannane; Stannane, trioctyl-; Tri-n-octylstannane; NSC 163044; (n-Octyl)3SnH; Octyltin Hydride
EINECS	212-791-7

Quality Control

Our Tri-n-Octyltin Hydride is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by NMR or titration and identification by FT-IR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain optimal stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by NMR/Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Tin (Sn) Content	Contact for details
Related Impurities (GC/HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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