Overview
Dibutyltin Diketanoate is a chelated organotin catalyst featuring two acetylacetonate (acac) ligands coordinated to a dibutyltin center. This coordination structure gives it good thermal stability and controlled reactivity, making it valued in specialty polymerization and coatings applications where a moderated cure profile is desired.
Applications
- Catalyst for polyurethane and silicone polymerization
- Plastics stabilizer
- Sol-gel and coatings chemistry (chelated tin catalysts moderate hydrolysis/condensation rates)
- Specialty ester/transesterification catalysis
Key Benefits
- Chelated ligand structure offers more controlled, delayed-action catalytic behavior versus simpler dibutyltin salts
- Good solubility in organic solvents
- Consistent performance across polymer and coatings platforms
Specifications
Appearance
Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid (low-melting solid form also available)
Purity
~95%
Information
Available in small-quantity samples through bulk/commercial volumes