Stannane

Stannane

Structure and dimensions of the stannane molecule
Ball-and-stick model of the stannane molecule Space-filling model of the stannane molecule
Names
IUPAC name Stannane
Other names tin tetrahydride tin hydride stannane
Identifiers
CAS Number	2406-52-2 N
ChEBI	CHEBI:30419 Y
ChemSpider	109776 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
InChI InChI=1S/Sn.4H Y Key: KXCAEQNNTZANTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/Sn.4H/rH4Sn/h1H4 Key: KXCAEQNNTZANTK-GVMKXMNPAM
SMILES [Sn]
Properties
Chemical formula	SnH4
Molar mass	122.71 g mol−1
Appearance	colourless gas
Density	5.4 g dm−3, gas
Melting point	−146 °C (−231 °F; 127 K)
Boiling point	−52 °C (−62 °F; 221 K)
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Related compounds
Related organotins	tributylstannane (Bu3SnH)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Stannane /ˈstæneɪn/ is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula SnH
₄. It is a colourless gas. Stannane can be prepared by the reaction of SnCl₄ and LiAlH₄. Stannane decomposes slowly at room temperature to give metallic tin and hydrogen and ignites on contact with air.

Variants of stannane can be found as a highly toxic, gaseous, inorganic metal hydride. Stannane is an analogue of methane.

See also

• Organotin