Preparation and Some Properties of Trialkyltin Nitrites

Trialkyltin nitrites have been prepared by the reaction of AgNO2 or NaNO2 with trialkyltin chlorides. In an inert atmosphere trialkyltin nitrites slowly decomposed at room temperature to liberate NO gas yielding the corresponding trialkyltin nitrates and bis(trialkyltin) oxides. On exposure to air, trialkyltin nitrites were rapidly oxidized to the corresponding nitrates.