8781. Stannous Acetate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 638-39-1
C4H6O4Sn; mol wt 236.80.
C 20.29%, H 2.55%, O 27.03%, Sn 50.13%.
Sn(C2H3O2)2.

Description and references

Prepd by refluxing granulated tin with 98% acetic acid: Colonna, Gazz. Chim. Ital. 35 II, 224 (1905); by refluxing SnO with 50% (v/v) acetic acid under nitrogen: Donaldson et al., J. Chem. Soc. 1964, 5942.

Properties

White, orthorhombic crystals; dec by water. mp 182.5-183°. d 2.31. Sol in dil HCl. Keep well closed.

Use

Reducing agent.