Organotin
Organotin
Organotin (pronounced: or-ga-no-tin) compounds or stannanes are chemical compounds based on tin with hydrocarbon substituents.
Etymology
The term "organotin" is derived from the words "organic" and "tin", indicating the presence of both organic compounds and tin in these substances.
Definition
Organotin compounds are a class of synthetic compounds containing tin and directly bonded to carbon atoms. They are used in a variety of applications, including as stabilizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics, as biocides in antifouling paints, and as catalysts in the production of polyurethanes and silicones.
Related Terms
- Tributyltin: A subgroup of organotin compounds that are used as biocides and fungicides.
- Dibutyltin: Another subgroup of organotin compounds, used as stabilizers in PVC and as catalysts in the production of polyurethanes and silicones.
- Organometallic Chemistry: The study of chemical compounds containing bonds between carbon and a metal, which includes organotin compounds.
- Biocide: A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
- Antifouling: The process of preventing the accumulation of fouling, such as algae and microorganisms, on underwater surfaces.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organotin
- Wikipedia's article - Organotin
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