Tributyltin Oxide

C₂₄H₅₄OSn₂

IUPAC: Bis(tributyltin) oxide

CAS: 56-35-9

Descripción general

TBTO was the most effective antifouling paint additive for ship hulls until it was banned by the IMO in 2008 due to devastating effects on marine organisms.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 54 1,0080
Carbon C 24 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990
Tin Sn 2 118,7100

Composición elemental

H
9,1%
C
48,4%
O
2,7%
Sn
Tin ×2
39,8%

Usos

  • Historical antifouling paint
  • Wood preservative
  • Biocide

Datos curiosos

  • Caused female sea snails to develop male organs (imposex), leading to an international ban

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic to marine life
  • ⚠ Endocrine disruptor
  • ⚠ Causes imposex in snails

Structure

SMILES

CCCC[Sn](CCCC)(CCCC)O[Sn](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
596,07 g/mol
Densidad
1,1700 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-45,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
596,2213
TPSA
9,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
20
Heavy Atoms
27
Complexity
246,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tributyltin Oxide?
Tributyltin Oxide (C₂₄H₅₄OSn₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Bis(tributyltin) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Tributyltin Oxide?
Tributyltin Oxide has a molar mass of 596.07 g/mol.
What state is Tributyltin Oxide at room temperature?
Tributyltin Oxide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Tributyltin Oxide organic or inorganic?
Tributyltin Oxide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Tributyltin Oxide?
Tributyltin Oxide (C₂₄H₅₄OSn₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Tin (Sn).