Tin(IV) chloride

Also known as: EINECS 231-588-9, MFCD00011242, STANNIC CHLORIDE, STANNIC CHLORIDE HYDRATE, STANNIC TETRACHLORIDE, SnCl4, Stannane, tetrachloro-, Stannic chloride, Stannic chloride, anhydrous [UN1827] [Corrosive], Stannic tetrachloride, TIN (IV) CHLORIDE, HYDROUS, TIN CHLORIDE, TIN TETRACHLORIDE, TIN(+4)CHLORIDE, TIN(+4)CHLORIDE HYDRATE, TIN(IV) TETRACHLORIDE, Tetrachlorostannane, Tetrachlorotin, Tin Tetrachloride, Tin tetrachloride

Tin(IV) chloride (CAS 7646-78-8) is a compound in the Inorganic Chemicals category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula Cl4Sn and a molecular weight of 260.522 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -33ºC, a boiling point of 114.1±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 2.226 and a flash point of 1.1 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, H335 — May cause respiratory irritation and H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.

CAS No.: 7646-78-8
Jingsj CID: J-31568-4
Molecular Formula: Cl₄Sn
Molecular Weight: 260.522 g/mol
Category: Inorganic Chemicals
Last updated: 11/2/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	-33ºC
Boiling Point	114.1±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	2.226
Flash Point	1.1 °C
Exact Mass	259.777618
LogP	7.52
Additional Property	9 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	23.9±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.512
Additional Property	reacts

GHS Safety & Compliance

Corrosion / IrritantSignal word: Danger

H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Tin(IV) chloride?

The CAS number of Tin(IV) chloride is 7646-78-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tin(IV) chloride?

Tin(IV) chloride has molecular formula Cl4Sn and molecular weight 260.522 g/mol.

Is Tin(IV) chloride hazardous?

Tin(IV) chloride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation; H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Tin(IV) chloride?

For Tin(IV) chloride, Upstream Products: 2-Phenylbutyryl chloride, Tetraphenylstannane, tin; Downstream Products: trichloro(ethyl)stannane, Triethyltin chloride, Diethyltin dichloride.

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Last updated: 11/2/2026

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