Tin(IV) acetate
ALDRICH/345172
Synonym: Stannic Acetate; Tetraacetoxytin; Tin(4+) Diethanoate; Tin(4+) tetraacetate
CAS Number: 2800-96-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H12O8Sn
Molecular Weight: 354.89
MDL Number: MFCD00014976
Linear Formula: Sn(CH3CO2)4
Product Type: Chemical
ATR-IR Spectra for Tin(IV) acetate.
This picture is provided solely for illustration purposes. Optical properties of the actual product may deviate. Relevant product information is printed on labeled products and other accompanying or available information material. This image depicts SKU: 345172-2G
| composition | Sn, 31.4-35.5% gravimetric |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/4C2H4O2.Sn/c4*1-2(3)4; |
| InChI key | YJGJRYWNNHUESM-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 232-233 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| reaction suitability | core: tin |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)O[Sn](OC(C)=O)(OC(C |
| Application: | Tin(IV) acetate can be used: • As a reducing agent to synthesize silver nanoparticles for conductive inks for printed electronics. • As a precursor to prepare tin oxide nanopowder for gas sensors. |
| General description: | Tin(IV) acetate, also known as stannic acetate or tetra-acetoxytin [Sn(OAc)4], is a moisture-sensitive white crystalline solid with a melting point of approximately 232–233 °C and decomposition occurring above 260 °C. It features a tetra-coordinated Sn⁴⁺ center bonded to acetate ligands, which are readily displaced in polar protic or aprotic solvents. This confers excellent solubility in alcohols, acetic acid, glycols, and coordinating ethers, along with moderate volatility—making it suitable for vapor deposition processes. As a Lewis acid, Tin(IV) acetate is widely utilized in organic transformations, polymerization catalysis, and as a sol-gel precursor for the synthesis of nanomaterials and eco-friendly thin films. |
| Packaging: | 2, 10 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H312 + H332 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| RIDADR | UN 3146 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 232-233 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352103 |