Triphenyltin chloride

Triphenyltin chloride is an organotin compound with formula Sn₃Cl. It is a colourless solid that dissolves in organic solvents and slowly reacts with water.

Applications

The main use for this compound is as a fungicide and antifoulant.
Triphenyl tin chloride is used as a chemosterilant.
Triphenyl tins used as an antifeedants against potato cutworm.
In chemical analysis, triphenyltin chloride is used to derivatize metal carbonyl anions.

Hazards

Triphenyltin chloride is as toxic as hydrogen cyanide. It also caused detrimental effects on body weight, testicular size and structure, and decreased fertility in Holtzmann rats.