Tetrapropyltin is an organotin compound with the formula (CH₃CH₂CH₂)₄Sn. It is a toxic colorless oily liquid. It reacts with strong oxidizing agents. This chemical irritates skin, eyes and respiratory system. It is very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. It can be absorbed through the skin, causing toxic effects to the body. Tetrapropyltin is an intermediate in the synthesis of dipropyltin dichloride.^[2][4]

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Tetrapropyltin

Names
IUPAC name Tetrapropylstannane[1]
Other names Tetra-n-propyltin[1]
Identifiers
CAS Number	2176-98-9
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	15725
ECHA InfoCard	100.016.851
EC Number	218-536-0
PubChem CID	16585
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID70176160
InChI InChI=1S/4C3H7.Sn/c4*1-3-2;/h4*1,3H2,2H3;
SMILES CCC[Sn](CCC)(CCC)CCC
Properties
Chemical formula	(CH3CH2CH2)4Sn
Molar mass	291.066 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless oily liquid[2]
Odor	Unpleasant[3]
Density	1.11 g/cm3 (20 °C)[3]
Boiling point	222 °C (432 °F; 495 K) [3]
Solubility	Slightly soluble in chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol.[2][4]
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Toxic
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H301, H302, H311, H315, H317, H319, H330, H334, H372, H410[1][2]
Precautionary statements	P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305, P312, P316, P320, P321, P330, P333+P313, P338, P342, P351, P361+P364, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501[1][2]
Related compounds
Related tetraalkylstannanes	Tetramethyltin Tetraethyltin Tetrabutyltin
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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