DIETHYLTIN DICHLORIDE

CAS NO.：866-55-7
Empirical Formula: C4H10Cl2Sn
Molecular Weight: 247.74
MDL number: MFCD00013609
EINECS: 212-750-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 17:24:43

What is DIETHYLTIN DICHLORIDE?

The Uses of DIETHYLTIN DICHLORIDE

Diethyltin Dichloride is a reagent used in the synthesis of Diphenyldiethyltin (D487600), which is an environmental pollutant that is present in sediment and sewage sludge.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion and intravenous routes. See also TIN COMPOUNDS and CHLORIDES. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-.

Properties of DIETHYLTIN DICHLORIDE

Melting point:	84°C
Boiling point:	220°C
RTECS	WH7200000
Flash point:	220°C
storage temp.	Room Temperature, under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	Crystalline
color	White
Water Solubility	Partly soluble in water((0.023 g/L) (25°C), Calc).
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	5: forms reversible hydrate
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 0.1 mg/m3; STEL 0.2 mg/m3 (Skin) NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 0.1 mg/m3
Stability:	Air and Moisture Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	866-55-7

Safety information for DIETHYLTIN DICHLORIDE

Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.