Synthesis and characterization of a diorganotin bis(thioacetate)

Dimethyltin bis(thioacetate) has been prepared by a reaction of dimethyltin dichloride. Attempts to prepare anionic complexes were not successful. The reactions have been explained on the basis of DFT calculations. The compound has been characterized by multinuclear NMR and IR spectral studies. X-ray study revealed that the molecular structure resembled the transition state of the trans–cis pathway of a skew trapezoid. Absorption and emission spectra of the compound have also been studied.