abstract |
Organotin compounds have the formula (I): where R = alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkenyl, or haloalkyl; R' = C1-15 alkyl; and X = halogen. Compd. (I) is pref. dibutyltinbutoxy chloride, dibutyltinbutoxy bromide, or dibutyltinethoxy chloride. Compds. (I) are used in the curing of silicone rubber mixtures at room temp. |