| Formula / Notation | SnCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7772-99-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 189.61 |
| Melting Point | 475 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 1206 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 3.95 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Stannous chloride, solid appears as crystalline mass or flaky solid with a fatty appearance. Density 3.95 g / cm3. Melting point 247 °C. Burns, but may be difficult to ignite. Toxic by ingestion. ... |
| Also Known As | dichlorotin; Stannous chloride; 7772-99-8; Dichlorotin; Stannous dichloride; Tin (II) chloride; Stannous chloride anhydrous; Anhydrous stannous chloride; Tin chloride (SnCl2); Uniston CR-HT 200 |
| Category | Salts |
What is Tin(II) chloride?
Tin(II) chloride (SnCl2) is a salt that appears as Stannous chloride, solid appears as crystalline mass or flaky solid with a fatty appearance. Density 3.95 g / cm3. Melting point 247 °C. Burns, but may be difficult to ignite. Toxic by ingestion. .... It has a molecular weight of 189.61 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichlorotin. Boiling point: 1206 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 475 °F (NTP, 1992).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dichlorotin
Other Names / Synonyms: dichlorotin; Stannous chloride; 7772-99-8; Dichlorotin; Stannous dichloride; Tin (II) chloride; Stannous chloride anhydrous; Anhydrous stannous chloride; Tin chloride (SnCl2); Uniston CR-HT 200
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 475 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 1206 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 3.95 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 189.61 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Stannous chloride, solid appears as crystalline mass or flaky solid with a fatty appearance. Density 3.95 g / cm3. Melting point 247 °C. Burns, but may be difficult to ignite. Toxic by ingestion. ... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Tin(II) chloride (SnCl2) is a salt that appears as Stannous chloride, solid appears as crystalline mass or flaky solid with a fatty appearance. Density 3.95 g / cm3. Melting point 247 °C. Burns, but may be difficult to ignite. Toxic by ingestion. .... It has a molecular weight of 189.61 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichlorotin. Boiling point: 1206 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 475 °F (NTP, 1992).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Tin(II) chloride is: SnCl2