Tin(IV) Chloride

SnCl₄

IUPAC: Tin(IV) chloride

CAS: 7646-78-8

Übersicht

Tin(IV) chloride, or stannic chloride, is a fuming liquid used as a mordant in dyeing and as a catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 4 35,4500
Tin Sn 1 118,7100

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Sn
Tin ×1
45,6%

Verwendung

  • Friedel-Crafts catalyst
  • Dyeing mordant
  • Ceramic coatings
  • Conductive glass coatings

Wissenswertes

  • Used to make conductive tin oxide coatings on glass for touchscreens and displays

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Releases HCl fumes

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Sn](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
260,52 g/mol
Dichte
2,2260 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-33,0 °C
Siedepunkt
114,1 °C
Löslichkeit
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
261,7747
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
19,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tin(IV) Chloride?
Tin(IV) Chloride (SnCl₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Tin(IV) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Tin(IV) Chloride?
Tin(IV) Chloride has a molar mass of 260.52 g/mol.
What state is Tin(IV) Chloride at room temperature?
Tin(IV) Chloride is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Tin(IV) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Tin(IV) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Tin(IV) Chloride?
Tin(IV) Chloride (SnCl₄) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Tin (Sn).