Dibutyltin dilaurate

Dibutyltin dilaurate (abbreviated DBTDL), also called dibutyltindilaurate or butynorate, is an organotin compound that is used as a catalyst. It is a colourless oily liquid. In terms of its structure, the molecule consists of two laurate groups attached to a dibutyltin(IV) center.

Dibutyltin dilaurate

Names
Other names dibutyltindilaurate and butynorate
Identifiers
CAS Number	77-58-7 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	21106564
ECHA InfoCard	100.000.946
EC Number	201-039-8
PubChem CID	16682738
RTECS number	WH7000000
UNII	L4061GMT90 Y
UN number	3146
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6024961
InChI InChI=1S/2C12H24O2.2C4H9.Sn/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;2*1-3-4-2;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);2*1,3-4H2,2H3;/q;;;;+2/p-2 Key: UKLDJPRMSDWDSL-UHFFFAOYSA-L InChI=1/2C12H24O2.2C4H9.Sn/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12(13)14;2*1-3-4-2;/h2*2-11H2,1H3,(H,13,14);2*1,3-4H2,2H3;/q;;;;+2/p-2/rC32H64O4Sn/c1-5-9-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-31(33)35-37(29-11-7-3,30-12-8-4)36-32(34)28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-10-6-2/h5-30H2,1-4H3 Key: UKLDJPRMSDWDSL-PFKFAYPQAT
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)O[Sn](CCCC)(CCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C32H64O4Sn
Molar mass	631.56
Appearance	colourless liquid
Density	1.066 g/mL
Melting point	22 to 24 °C (72 to 75 °F; 295 to 297 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

The molecular geometry at tin is tetrahedral. Based on the crystal structure of the related bis(bromobenzoate), the carbonyl oxygen centers are weakly bonded to tin.[1]

Together with dibutyltin dioctanoate, dibutyltin dilaurateis used as a catalyst for polyurethane production from isocyanates and diols. It is also useful as a catalyst for transesterification and for the room temperature vulcanization of silicones. It is also used as a stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride.[2] It is also added to animal feed to remove cecal worms, roundworms, and tapeworms in turkeys to prevent hexamitosis and coccidiosis.[3]