ContaminantDB: Tetrabutyltin

Identification Taxonomy Biological Properties Physical Properties Toxicity Profile Spectra Concentrations Links References Targets (17)XML

Record Information

Version

1.0

Creation Date

2009-06-19 21:58:30 UTC

Update Date

2026-04-04 19:52:29 UTC

Accession Number

CHEM001069

Identification

Common Name

Tetrabutyltin

Class

Small Molecule

Description

Tetrabutyltin is an organotin compound. It is the starting material of the tributyltin and dibutyltin compounds, which are used as stabilizers for PVC, biocides, fungicides, and anti-biofouling agents. Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It is a natural component of the earth's crust and is obtained chiefly from the mineral cassiterite, where it occurs as tin dioxide. (3, 5, 6)

Contaminant Sources

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Contaminant Type

Organic Compound
Organometallic
Pesticide
Synthetic Compound
Tin Compound

Chemical Structure

MOL SDF PDB SMILES InChI

Synonyms

Not Available

Chemical Formula

C₁₆H₃₆Sn

Average Molecular Mass

347.170 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass

348.184 g/mol

CAS Registry Number

1461-25-2

IUPAC Name

tetrabutylstannane

Traditional Name

tetrabutyltin

SMILES

CCCC[Sn](CCCC)(CCCC)CCCC

InChI Identifier

InChI=1S/4C4H9.Sn/c4*1-3-4-2;/h4*1,3-4H2,2H3;

InChI Key

AFCAKJKUYFLYFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Taxonomy

Description

belongs to the class of organic compounds known as tetraalkyltins. These are tetraorganotin compounds where the tin atom is linked to exactly four alkyl groups.

Kingdom

Organic compounds

Super Class

Organometallic compounds

Class

Organo-post-transition metal compounds

Sub Class

Organotin compounds

Direct Parent

Tetraalkyltins

Alternative Parents

Substituents

Tetraalkyltin
Hydrocarbon derivative
Organic salt
Aliphatic acyclic compound

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic acyclic compounds

External Descriptors

Not Available

Biological Properties

Status

Detected and Not Quantified

Origin

Exogenous

Cellular Locations

Membrane

Biofluid Locations

Not Available

Tissue Locations

Not Available

Pathways

Not Available

Applications

Not Available

Biological Roles

Not Available

Chemical Roles

Not Available

Physical Properties

State

Liquid

Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Experimental Properties

Property	Value
Melting Point	-97°C
Boiling Point	Not Available
Solubility	Not Available

Predicted Properties

Property	Value	Source
Water Solubility	0.0019 g/L	ALOGPS
logP	8.19	ALOGPS
logP	7.92	ChemAxon
logS	-5.3	ALOGPS
Physiological Charge	0	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count	0	ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count	0	ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area	0 Å²	ChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count	12	ChemAxon
Refractivity	77.89 m³·mol⁻¹	ChemAxon
Polarizability	35.07 Å³	ChemAxon
Number of Rings	0	ChemAxon
Bioavailability	0	ChemAxon
Rule of Five	No	ChemAxon
Ghose Filter	No	ChemAxon
Veber's Rule	No	ChemAxon
MDDR-like Rule	No	ChemAxon

Spectra

Spectrum Type	Description	Splash Key	View
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive	splash10-0udi-0009000000-825d9d2c7da9a385efdc	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive	splash10-0udi-0009000000-825d9d2c7da9a385efdc	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive	splash10-0udi-0009000000-825d9d2c7da9a385efdc	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative	splash10-0udi-0009000000-671a722f8850a11130f5	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative	splash10-0udi-0009000000-671a722f8850a11130f5	Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MS	Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative	splash10-0udi-0009000000-671a722f8850a11130f5	Spectrum
MS	Mass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)	splash10-004i-1950000000-4b89a518a211f7f1ce09	Spectrum
1D NMR	1H NMR Spectrum	Not Available	Spectrum
1D NMR	13C NMR Spectrum	Not Available	Spectrum

Toxicity Profile

Route of Exposure

Oral (4) ; inhalation (4) ; dermal (4)

Mechanism of Toxicity

Organotin compounds produce neurotoxic and immunotoxic effects. Organotins may directly activate glial cells contributing to neuronal cell degeneration by local release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-_, and/or interleukins. They may also induce apoptosis by direct action on neuronal cells. Organotin compounds stimulate the neuronal release of and/or decrease of neuronal cell uptake of neurotransmitters in brain tissue, including aspartate, GABA, glutamate, norepinephrine, and serotonin. This may be either a contributing factor to or result of the neuronal cell loss. The immunotoxic effects of organotins are characterized by thymic atrophy caused by the suppression of proliferation of immature thymocytes and apoptosis of mature thymocytes. Organotin compounds are believed to exert these effects by suppressing DNA and protein synthesis, inducing the expression of genes involved in apoptosis (such as nur77), and disrupting the regulation of intracellular calcium levels, giving rise to the uncontrolled production of reactive oxygen species, release of cytochrome c to the cytosol, and the proteolytic and nucleolytic cascade of apoptosis. The suppression of proliferation of immature thymocytes further results in the suppression of T-cell-mediated immune responses. Organotins are also endocrine disruptors and are believed to contribute to obesity by inappropriate receptor activation, leading to adipocyte differentiation. Inorganic tin triggers eryptosis, contributing to tin-induced anemia. (4, 1, 2)

Metabolism

Though tin metal is very poorly absorbed, tin compounds may be absorbed via oral, inhalation, or dermal routes, with organotin compounds being much more readily absorbed than inorganic tin compounds. Tin may enter the bloodstream and bind to hemoglobin, where it is distributed and accumulates mainly in the kidney, liver, lung, and bone. Organotin compounds may undergo dealkylation, hydroxylation, dearylation, and oxidation catalyzed by cytochrome P-450 enzymes in the liver. The alkyl products of dealkylation are conjugated with glutathione and further metabolized to mercapturic acid derivatives. Tin and its metabolites are excreted mainly in the urine and feces. (4)

Toxicity Values

LD50: 6000 mg/kg (Oral, Mouse) (7) LD50: 56 mg/kg (Intravenous, Mouse) (7)

Lethal Dose

Not Available

Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)

No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC).

Uses/Sources

Tetrabutyltin is the starting material of the tributyltin and dibutyltin compounds, which are used as stabilizers for PVC, biocides, fungicides, and anti-biofouling agents. (6)

Minimum Risk Level

Not Available

Health Effects

Breathing or swallowing, or skin contact with organotins, can interfere with the way the brain and nervous system work, causing death in severe cases. Organic tin compounds may also damage the immune and reproductive system. (3, 4)

Symptoms

Inorganic or organic tin compounds placed on the skin or in the eyes can produce skin and eye irritation. (4)

Treatment

Not Available

Concentrations

Not Available

External Links

DrugBank ID

Not Available

HMDB ID

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FooDB ID

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Phenol Explorer ID

Not Available

KNApSAcK ID

Not Available

BiGG ID

Not Available

BioCyc ID

Not Available

METLIN ID

Not Available

PDB ID

Not Available

Wikipedia Link

Tetrabutyltin

Chemspider ID

Not Available

ChEBI ID

Not Available

PubChem Compound ID

15098

Kegg Compound ID

Not Available

YMDB ID

Not Available

ECMDB ID

Not Available

References

Synthesis Reference

Not Available

MSDS

Not Available

General References

Not Available

Tetrabutyltin (CHEM001069)

Structure for CHEM001069: Tetrabutyltin