The Synthesis of Dimethyl(iodomethyl)tin Iodide and 1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5-Hexamethyl-1, 3, 5-tristannacyclohexane

Abstract
The synthesis of dimethyl(iodomethyl)tin iodide by treatment of dimethyltin dichloride with iodomethylzinc iodide is described. This represents an improvement over the diazomethane route.1 Treatment of the iodide with magnesium metal yields 1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 5-hexamethyl-1, 3, - 5-tristannacyclohexane.
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