Description / Application
- Tin(II) chloride dihydrate (SnCl₂·2H₂O) crystallizes in the monoclinic system (space group P2₁/c).
- Reagent for the preparation of indoles.
- Transforms conjugated dioxolones and acetals (dimethoxy/diethoxy) to aldehydes.
- Catalyst in the synthesis of 3-aminoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines.
- Precursor for tin dioxide (SnO₂) nanostructures via thermal degradation at 400–700 °C.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Stannous chloride dihydrate |
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| Molecular Formula | Cl2Sn.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 225.65 |
| MFCD | MFCD00149863 |
Physical Properties
| Purity | 98% |
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Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3260 |
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| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H314-H318-H302-H317 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310-P405-P501A |