Synthesis and Spectral Studies (FT‐IR, ¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn, and Mass Spectrometry) of Mixed Organotin(IV) Compounds Containing a Long Chain Alkyl Group (n‐C₇H₁₅)

Abstract

Di‐ and triorganotin(IV) compounds of the type R₂SnR₂′ and R₃SnR′ (R = CH₃, n‐C₄H₉, C₆H₅, C₆H₅CH₂ and R′=n‐C₇H₁₅) have been prepared by the reaction of R₂SnCl₂ and R₃SnCl with a stoichiometric amount of n‐heptylmagnesium bromide, prepared in situ in dry diethyl ether. The products obtained were vacuum distilled. The structural assignments were made on the basis of spectral studies such as FT‐IR, ¹H, ¹³C, ¹¹⁹Sn NMR, and mass spectrometry which ascertain the tetrahedral environment around the tin atom.

Keywords:

• Organotin(IV)
• n‐Heptylmagnesium bromide
• Spectra
• Alkyl

Acknowledgments

SA is thankful to Quaid‐i‐Azam University for financial support. SR is indebted to the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir for granting a study leave.