Tin(II) chloride, 1 X 10 g (204722-10G)

Tin(II) chloride (Stannous chloride, SnCl₂) is widely employed as reducing reagent. It plays significant role in diverse fields of science. Since it exhibits superior catalytic action in molten state, it is employed for the hydroliquefaction of coals. It is a promising raw material for the chemical vapour deposition (CVD) of semiconducting layers. It can be prepared by reacting its dihydrate form with acetic anhydride. It exhibits reducing properties in acidic media. It participates in the reduction of the following compounds: •aromatic nitro compounds •nitriles •cyanosilyl ethers •organic azides On mixing sodium cyanoborohydride with SnCl₂ in a 2:1 ratio, a reducing reagent mixture is obtained. This reagent is useful for the reduction of tertiary, allyl and benzyl halides. Tin(II) chloride has been used for the reduction of hydroperxoxides to the corresponding alcohols in a study.

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