Thermo Scientific™ Tin(IV) chloride pentahydrate 98+%, Extra Pure

Tin(IV) Chloride Pentahydrate, also known as stannic chloride pentahydrate, is a white to off-white solid commonly used as a Lewis acid, catalyst, and precursor in organotin synthesis. This high-purity compound (≥98%) is used across organic synthesis, materials chemistry, and analytical research. It functions as a key reagent in Friedel–Crafts reactions, esterification processes, and chloride substitution reactions.

With controlled impurity levels, including low iron (≤50 ppm) and lead (≤50 ppm), Thermo Scientific™ Tin(IV) Chloride Pentahydrate is ideal for sensitive synthetic chemistry, glass coatings, and tin-based material development.

Key Features & Benefits

• High Purity (≥98%)
  Extra pure grade for precision laboratory and industrial use.
• Reliable Lewis Acid Catalyst
  Used in esterification, halogenation, and organic transformations.
• Stable Hydrated Form
  Crystalline solid that is easier to store and weigh than anhydrous SnCl₄.
• Low Metal Impurities
  Iron and lead content each ≤50 ppm to ensure consistent reactivity.
• Versatile Applications
  Applicable in catalysis, electronics, pigment synthesis, and tin-organic compound production.

Chemical Identity & Properties

Applications & Use Cases

• Organic Synthesis
  • Catalyst in esterification, Friedel–Crafts acylation/alkylation
  • Chloride source for halogenation and rearrangement reactions
• Organotin Chemistry
  • Precursor for tin-containing compounds and complexes
• Coatings & Glass Treatment
  • Source of tin oxide (SnO₂) films via thermal decomposition
  • Used in conductive coatings and transparent electrodes
• Pigment & Material Science
  • Starting material in dye and pigment synthesis
  • Tin additive in ceramics and glass
• Analytical Chemistry
  • Used in preparation of standards or as a reagent in qualitative analysis

Thermo Scientific™ Tin(IV) Chloride Pentahydrate, 98+%, Extra Pure is a high-quality reagent widely used in synthetic organic chemistry, inorganic synthesis, and materials development. Its reliable performance and low impurity profile make it a preferred choice for catalytic applications, precursor formulations, and research requiring precision in tin chemistry.