COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS OF ALKYLTINTRIHALIDES
20230391803 · 2023-12-07
Inventors
- David M. Ermert (Danbury, CT, US)
- Claudia Fafard (New Milford, CT, US)
- Thomas Coyne (Stormville, NY, US)
- Thomas M. Cameron (Newtown, CT, US)
Cpc classification
C07D307/06
CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
International classification
C07D307/06
CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
Abstract
The present disclosure includes a method of obtaining an alkyltintrihalide, obtaining a solvent, and contacting the alkyltintrihalide and the solvent, thereby forming an alkyltintrihalide adduct. Also described is a composition including: an alkyltintrihalide adduct of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
Claims
1. A method comprising: obtaining an alkyltintrihalide; obtaining a solvent, a solution, or any combination thereof; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide with the solvent, the solution, or any combination thereof so as to form an alkyltintrihalide adduct.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the method does not comprise forming an alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct is an alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the alkyltintrihalide is a compound of the formula:
RSnX.sub.3, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and X is Cl, Br, or I.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
6. The method of claim 4, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethoxyethane (DME), or any combination thereof.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the solution comprises at least one of hexane, pentane, toluene, or any combination thereof.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the alkyltintrihalide adduct is a compound of the formula:
RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
11. A method comprising: obtaining an alkyltintrihalide adduct; obtaining a lithium dialkylamide; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide adduct and the lithium dialkylamide so as to form a tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the method does not comprise forming an alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct is an alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct.
14. The method of claim 11, wherein the alkyltintrihalide adduct is a compound of the formula:
RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
16. The method of claim 14, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
17. The method of claim 14, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, hexane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, pentane, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
18. The method of claim 11, wherein the lithium dialkylamide is a compound of the formula:
LiN(R.sup.1).sub.2, wherein: R.sup.1 comprises a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
19. The method of claim 11, wherein the tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product is a compound of the formula: ##STR00013## wherein R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and wherein each R.sup.1 is independently a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
20. A method comprising: obtaining an alkyltintrihalide; obtaining a solvent, a solution, or any combination thereof; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide with the solvent, the solution, or any combination thereof so as to form an alkyltintrihalide adduct; obtaining a lithium dialkylamide; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide adduct and the lithium dialkylamide so as to form a tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product.
Description
DRAWINGS
[0070] Some embodiments of the disclosure are herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the embodiments shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of embodiments of the disclosure. In this regard, the description taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled in the art how embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0084] Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, other objects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures. Detailed embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely illustrative of the disclosure that may be embodied in various forms. In addition, each of the examples given regarding the various embodiments of the disclosure which are intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive.
[0085] All prior patents and publications referenced herein are incorporated by reference in their entireties.
[0086] Throughout the specification and claims, the following terms take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and “in some embodiments” as used herein do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment(s), though it may. Furthermore, the phrases “in another embodiment” and “in some other embodiments” as used herein do not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. All embodiments of the disclosure are intended to be combinable without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure.
[0087] As used herein, the term “based on” is not exclusive and allows for being based on additional factors not described, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, throughout the specification, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references. The meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on.”
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[0089] The method 100 can include any combination of the steps. For example, in some embodiments, the method 100 can be the first step 110, second step 120, and the third step 130. In some embodiments, the method 100 can be the fourth step 140, the fifth step 150, and the sixth step 160. In some embodiments, the method 100 can be the first step 110, second step 120, and the third step 130, the fourth step 140, the fifth step 150, and the sixth step 160.
[0090] In some embodiments, the method 100 does not include forming an alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct. In some embodiments, the alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct is an alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct. For example, in some embodiments, the alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct has two amines —(HNMe.sub.2).sub.2.
[0091] The present disclosure is directed to adducts of alkyltintrihalides, including solvent-based adducts of alkyltintrihalides, for production of high-purity (e.g., greater than 95% purity) extreme ultraviolet atomic layer deposition precursors. In some embodiments, the purity is greater than 95%, 95.5%, 96%, 96.5%, 97%, 97.5%, 98%, 98.5%, 99%, 99.1%, 99.2%, 99.3%, 99.4%, 99.5%, 99.6%, 99.7%, 99.8%, 99.9%, 99.91%, 99.92%, 99.93%, 99.94%, 99.95%, 99.96%, 99.97%, 99.98%, or 99.99%.
[0092] In some embodiments, the alkyltintrihalide (e.g., see the first step 110) is a compound of the formula RSnX.sub.3. In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkynyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkynyl. In some embodiments, X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0093] In some embodiments, the solvent (e.g., see the second step 120) includes at least one of tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethoxyethane (DME), or any combination thereof.
[0094] In some embodiments, the solution (e.g., see the second step 120) includes at least one of hexane, pentane, toluene, or any combination thereof.
[0095] In some embodiments, the solvent includes at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
[0096] In some embodiments, the alkyltintrihalide adduct (e.g., see the third step 130 and/or the fourth step 140) is a compound of the formula RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n. In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl. X is Cl, Br, or I. In some embodiments, solv is a solvent. In some embodiments, n is at least 1.
[0097] In some embodiments, the lithium dialkylamide (e.g., see the fifth step 150) is a compound of the formula LiN(R.sup.1).sub.2. In some embodiments, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0098] In some embodiments, the present disclosure includes a composition including the tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product (e.g., see the sixth step 160).
[0099] In some embodiments, the present disclosure includes a composition including a reaction product of an alkyltintrihalide adduct and a lithium dialkylamide.
[0100] In some embodiments, the tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product (e.g., see the sixth step 160) is a compound of the formula:
##STR00006##
[0101] In some embodiments, R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2, or an alkoxy.
[0102] In some embodiments, R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0103] In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl. In some embodiments, each R.sup.1 is independently a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0104] In some embodiments, each R and each R.sup.1 can be independently chosen from straight or branched chain alkyl groups including methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, sec-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, or sec-pentyl groups. In one specific embodiment, each R and each R.sup.1 is independently chosen from C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl group such as a methyl, ethyl, or propyl group. In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 is chosen from C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl groups, which can be substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain alkyl group. For example, R or R.sup.1 may be a straight or branched chain alkyl group including methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, sec-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, or sec-pentyl groups. In addition, R or R.sup.1 can be a cyclic C.sub.1-C.sub.5 group such as a cyclopropyl group. Also, R or R.sup.1 may be an unsaturated C.sub.1-C.sub.5 group such as a vinyl group or an acetylenyl group. Any of the R or R.sup.1 groups may be further substituted, such as with one or more halogen groups or ether groups. For example, R or R.sup.1 may be a fluorinated alkyl group having the formula —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m, wherein a=0 to 3; b=0 to 2; c=1 to 3; n=0 to 3; m=1 to 4, including a monofluorinated C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl group, such as a —CH.sub.2F or —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2F group, and a perfluorinated C.sub.1-C.sub.5 group, such as a —CF.sub.3 or —CF.sub.2CF.sub.3 group. Alternatively, R or R.sup.1 may be an alkylether group, wherein the alkyl portion is a C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl group. In one specific embodiment, each R and each R.sup.1 is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl.
[0105] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxide, carboxylate, ether, nitrile, or an imide.
[0106] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be a C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, cyclopropyl, sec-butyl, n-butyl, tert-butyl, iso-amyl, cyclopentadienyl, vinyl, ethynyl, propynyl, isopropenyl, or acetyl).
[0107] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be a C.sub.6-C.sub.n phenyl, including substituted phenyls or substituted cyclopentadienylides (e.g., indene).
[0108] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be a functionalized alkyl, including —CF.sub.3, —CF.sub.2H, —CFH.sub.2, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, ICH.sub.2CH.sub.2 (iodoethane), CH.sub.30CH.sub.2, CH.sub.3CH.sub.2OCH.sub.2—, CH.sub.3CH.sub.2OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2—, CH.sub.30CH.sub.2CH.sub.2—, or —C≡N.
[0109] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be carboxylates, including CF.sub.3CO2 (trifluoroacetate) or CH.sub.3CO2 (acetate).
[0110] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be an alkoxide (CX.sub.nH.sub.3-nCX.sub.mH.sub.2-mO—, where X═F, Cl, Br, I and n,m=0-3). For example, R or R.sup.1 may be CF.sub.3CH.sub.2O— (trifluoroethoxide), CH.sub.3O— (methoxide), CH.sub.3CH.sub.2O— (ethoxide), (CH.sub.3).sub.2CHO— (isopropoxide), (CH.sub.3).sub.3CO— (tert-butoxide), or HC≡CO— (propargyl alkoxide).
[0111] In some embodiments, R or R.sup.1 may be any combination of the compounds described in the present disclosure (e.g., fluoroethers or fluoroalkoxides).
[0112] Some embodiments relate to a composition. In some embodiments, the composition comprises an atomic layer deposition precursor comprising an alkyltintrihalide of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.
[0113] In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl. In some embodiments, X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0114] In some embodiments, R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
[0115] In some embodiments, R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0116] Some embodiments relate to a composition. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a chemical vapor deposition precursor comprising an alkyltintrihalide of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.
[0117] In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl. In some embodiments, X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0118] In some embodiments, R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
[0119] In some embodiments, R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0120] Some embodiments relate to a composition comprising a compound of the formula:
##STR00007##
[0121] In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl.
[0122] In some embodiments, R.sup.2 is independently a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl. In some embodiments, the substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl comprises a fluorine-containing substituent.
[0123] In some embodiments, the C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl of R.sup.2 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl.
[0124] In some embodiments, the fluorine-containing substituent comprises —CH.sub.2CF.sub.3, —CH(CF.sub.3).sub.2, or —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m, wherein: a=0 to 3; b=0 to 2; c=1 to 3; n=0 to 3; m=1 to 4.
[0125] In some embodiments, —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m is —CH.sub.2F, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2F, —CF.sub.3, or —CF.sub.2CF.sub.3.
[0126] In some embodiments, R.sup.2 is a saturated alkyl or an unsaturated alkyl.
[0127] In some embodiments, OR.sup.2 is —OCH.sub.2C≡CH or —OCH═CH.sub.2.
[0128] Some embodiments relate to a composition comprising a compound of the formula: RSn(OR.sup.2).sub.3.
[0129] In some embodiments, R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl.
[0130] In some embodiments, R.sup.2 is independently a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl. In some embodiments, the substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl comprises a fluorine-containing substituent.
[0131] In some embodiments, the C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl of R.sup.2 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl.
[0132] In some embodiments, the fluorine-containing substituent comprises —CH.sub.2CF.sub.3, —CH(CF.sub.3).sub.2, or —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m, wherein: a=0 to 3; b=0 to 2; c=1 to 3; n=0 to 3; m=1 to 4.
[0133] In some embodiments, —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m is —CH.sub.2F, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2F, —CF.sub.3, or —CF.sub.2CF.sub.3.
[0134] In some embodiments, R.sup.2 is a saturated alkyl or an unsaturated alkyl.
[0135] In some embodiments, OR.sup.2 is —OCH.sub.2C≡CH or —OCH═CH.sub.2.
EXAMPLES
Example 1: Synthesis of EtSnCl.SUB.3.(THF).SUB.2
[0136] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, EtSnCl.sub.3 (0.500 g, 1.96 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL vial and diluted with hexanes (2 mL). Tetrahydrofuran (0.71 g, 9.84 mmol) was added dropwise to the EtSnCl.sub.3 solution, resulting in the immediate production of a white precipitate. Upon complete addition of THF, the vial was placed in the freezer at −35° C. for 1 hour, the mother liquor pipetted away, and the remaining white solid warmed to room temperature and dried under reduced pressure. Upon warming, the product melted to form a colorless liquid. Mass: 3.12 g, 99.7% yield. .sup.1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 298K): 1.32 (t, 3H); 1.74 (t, 8H); 2.13 (q, 2H); 3.67 (t, 8H) ppm; .sup.13C{.sup.1H}-NMR (100 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 298K): 9.46; 25.07; 29.20; 68.32 ppm; .sup.119Sn{.sup.1H}-NMR (149 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 298K): −150.98 ppm.
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Example 2: Synthesis of EtSnCl.SUB.3.(DME)
[0138] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, EtSnCl.sub.3 (0.500 g, 1.96 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL vial and diluted with hexanes (2 mL). Dimethoxyethane (1.13 g, 12.5 mmol) was added dropwise to the EtSnCl.sub.3 solution, resulting in the immediate production of a white precipitate. Upon complete addition of DME, the vial was placed in the freezer at −35° C. for 1 hour, the mother liquor pipetted away, and the remaining white solid warmed to room temperature and dried under reduced pressure. Mass: 2.70 g, 98.8% yield). M.P.: 61.9° C. (by DSC). X-ray quality crystals were grown from cooling a saturated DME solution of EtSnCl.sub.3(DME) at −35° C. .sup.1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 298K): 1.46 (t, 3H); 2.28 (q, 2H); 3.39 (s, 6H); 3.56 (s, 4H) ppm; .sup.13C{.sup.1H}-NMR (100 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 298K): 9.54; 28.22; 59.26; 71.44 ppm; .sup.119Sn{.sup.1H}-NMR (149 MHz, CDCl.sub.3, 298K): −49.63 ppm.
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TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Crystal data and structure refinement for EtSnCl3(DME). Empirical formula C6 H15 Cl3 O2 Sn Molecular formula C6 H15 Cl3 O2 Sn Formula weight 344.22 Temperature 100.00 K Wavelength 0.71073 Å Crystal system Monoclinic Space group P 1 21/n 1 Unit cell dimensions a = 8.4452(4) Å; α = 90° b = 10.5566(4) Å; β = 103.3670 (10)° c = 13.7754(6) Å; γ = 90° Volume 1194.84(9) Å.sup.3 Z 4 Density (calculated) 3 1.914 Mg/m.sup.3 Absorption coefficient 2.774 mm.sup.−1 F(000) 672 Crystal size 0.175 × 0.15 × 0.13 mm.sup.3 Crystal color, habit colorless block Theta range for data collection 2.456 to 26.752° Index ranges −10 <= h <= 10, −13 <= k <= 13, −17 <= l <= 17 Reflections collected 20456 Independent reflections 2539 [R(int) = 0.0358] Completeness to theta = 25.242° 100.0% Absorption correction Semi-empirical from equivalents Max. and min. transmission 0.4910 and 0.4096 Refinement method Full-matrix least-squares on F.sup.2 Data/restraints/parameters 2539/0/113 Goodness-of-fit on F.sup.2 1.076 Final R indices [I > 2sigma(I)] R1 = 0.0131, wR2 = 0.0303 R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0146, wR2 = 0.0307 Extinction coefficient 0.0025(2) Largest diff. peak and hole 0 0.336 d −0.266 e .Math. Å.sup.−3
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Example 3: Synthesis of EtSn(NMe.SUB.2.).SUB.3 .Using EtSnCl.SUB.3.(THF).SUB.2
[0141] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, EtSnCl.sub.3 (3.0 g, 11.8 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL vial and diluted with tetrahydrofuran (4 mL, 49.2 mmol), resulting in an exotherm and presentation as a colorless solution. Separately, LiNMe.sub.2 (1.89 g, 37.1 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL amber vial equipped with a magnetic stir bar and diluted with hexanes (10 mL). Upon cooling to room temperature, the EtSnCl.sub.3(THF).sub.2 solution was added dropwise to the LiNMe.sub.2 mixture with stirring over the course of 5 minutes, resulting in an exotherm and the production of a white precipitate, at which point the resulting white mixture was stirred overnight.
[0142] The following morning the reaction presented as a white mixture, was filtered through a syringe filter, and the organic solution dried under reduced pressure to yield a pale-yellow solid and white solid. .sup.1H-, .sup.13C-, and .sup.119Sn-NMR recorded on a concentrated C.sub.6D.sub.6 solution of the product confirm the target molecule has been synthesized in >98.5% initial purity. A long-duration .sup.119Sn-NMR experiment collecting over 10 thousand scans was performed to confirm Et.sub.2Sn(NMe.sub.2).sub.2 (27.7 ppm) and Et.sub.3Sn(NMe.sub.2) (52.6 ppm) were non-detect by .sup.119Sn-NMR.
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Example 4: Synthesis of EtSn(NMe.SUB.2.).SUB.3 .Using EtSnCl.SUB.3.(DME)
[0144] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, EtSnCl.sub.3 (3.0 g, 11.8 mmol) was added to dimethoxyethane (5 mL, 59.0 mmol), resulting in an exotherm and presentation as a colorless solution. Separately, LiNMe.sub.2 (1.89 g, 37.1 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL amber vial equipped with a magnetic stir bar and diluted with a 1:1 solution of DME/hexanes (10 mL). Upon cooling to room temperature, the EtSnCl.sub.3(DME) solution was added dropwise to the LiNMe.sub.2 mixture with stirring over the course of 5 minutes, resulting in an exotherm and the production of a white precipitate, at which point the resulting white mixture was stirred overnight.
[0145] The following morning the reaction presented as a white mixture and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to produce a white matrix. The product was extracted with hexanes (10 mL), the resulting white mixture filtered through a 0.2 μm syringe filter, and the organic solution dried under reduced pressure to yield the product as a pale-yellow liquid and isolated to yield a product (1.44 g, 5.14 mmol) for a 43.6% yield. .sup.1H-, .sup.13C-, and .sup.119Sn-NMR were recorded on a concentrated C.sub.6D.sub.6 solution of the product to confirm the target molecule has been synthesized in >95% initial purity.
[0146]
Example 5: Synthesis of VinylSnCl.SUB.3.(DME)
[0147]
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Crystal data and structure refinement for vinylSnCl3(DME). Empirical formula C6 H13 Cl3 O2 Sn Molecular formula C6 H13 Cl3 O2 Sn Formula weight 342.20 Temperature 100.00 K Wavelength 0.71073 Å Crystal system Monoclinic Space group P 1 21/c 1 Unit cell dimensions a = 15.1719(4); α = 90° b = 12.6777(3) Å; β = 100.5480 (10)° c = 12.4933(3) Å; γ = 90° Volume 2362.41(10) Å.sup.3 Z 8 Density (calculated) 1.914 Mg/m.sup.3 Absorption coefficient 2.806 mm.sup.−1 F(000) 1328 Crystal size 0.15 × 0.08 × 0.05 mm.sup.3 Crystal color, habit colorless block Theta range for data collection 2.523 to 26.366° Index ranges −18 <= h <= 18, −15 <= k <= 15, −15 <= l <= 15 Reflections collected 54445 Independent reflections 4828 [R(int) = 0.0484] Completeness to theta = 25.242° 99.9% Absorption correction Semi-empirical from equivalents Max. and min. transmission 0.2607 and 0.2225 Refinement method Full-matrix least-squares on F.sup.2 Data/restraints/parameters 4828/0/222 Goodness-of-fit on F.sup.2 1.043 Final R indices [I > 2sigma(I)] R1 = 0.0172, wR2 = 0.0325 R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0233, wR2 = 0.0339 Extinction coefficient 0.00040(4) Largest diff. peak and hole 0.398 and −0.291 e .Math. Å.sup.−3
[0148] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, dimethoxyethane (DME) (2.6 g, 28.8 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL vial, and vinylSnCl.sub.3 (2.0 g, 7.93 mmol) was added dropwise resulting in the immediate production of a white precipitate and exotherm. X-ray quality crystals were grown from cooling a saturated DME solution of vinylSnCl.sub.3(DME) that was layered with hexanes at −35° C.
[0149]
Example 6: Synthesis of VinylSn(NMe.SUB.2.).SUB.3 .Using VinylSnCl.SUB.3.(DME) in DME/Hexanes
[0150] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, vinylSnCl.sub.3 (15 g, 59.4 mmol) was added dropwise to dimethoxyethane (15 mL, 144 mmol) within a 250 mL flask fitted with a stir bar. The addition 50 mL of hexanes was added to the flask and caused the vinylSnCl.sub.3 adduct to crash out of solution and the mixture to become a suspension. LiNMe.sub.2 (9.38 g, 184 mmol) solid was added in small portions over 3.5 hours. The resulting white mixture was stirred overnight.
[0151] The volatiles were removed under vacuum. The residue was extracted with hexanes and filtered through a polypropylene (PP) fritted filter. The organic solution was dried under reduced pressure to yield the product as a pale-yellow liquid. .sup.119Sn-NMR recorded on a concentrated C.sub.6D.sub.6 solution of the product showed a.
Example 7: Synthesis of IsopropenylSnCl.SUB.3.(DME)
[0152]
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Crystal data and structure refinement for isopropenylSnCl3(DME). Empirical formula C7 H15 Cl3 O2 Sn Molecular formula C7 H15 Cl3 O2 Sn Formula weight 356.23 Temperature 100.00 K Wavelength 0.71073 Å Crystal system Triclinic Space group P-1 Unit cell dimensions a = 7.0720(3); α = 84.4810(10)° b = 7.2438(3) Å; β = 83.0180(10)° c = 12.8313(5) Å; γ = 71.6970(10)° Volume 618.27(4) Å.sup.3 Z 2 Density (calculated) 1.914 Mg/m.sup.3 Absorption coefficient 2.685 mm.sup.−1 F(000) 348 Crystal size 0.18 × 0.15 × 0.06 mm.sup.3 Crystal color, habit colorless block Theta range for data collection 2.968 to 26.367° Index ranges −8 <= h <= 8, −9 <= k <= 9, −16 <= l <= 15 Reflections collected 13723 Independent reflections 2517 [R(int) = 0.0314] Completeness to theta = 25.242° 99.7% Absorption correction Semi-empirical from equivalents Max. and min. transmission 0.2607 and 0.2097 Refinement method Full-matrix least-squares on F.sup.2 Data/restraints/parameters 2517/0/122 Goodness-of-fit on F.sup.2 1.210 Final R indices [I > 2sigma(I)] R1 = 0.0164, wR2 = 0.0438 R indices (all data) R1 = 0.0167, wR2 = 0.0439 Extinction coefficient 0.0093(7) Largest diff. peak and hole 0.542 and −0.366 e .Math. Å.sup.−3
[0153] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, isopropenylSnCl.sub.3 (2.0 g, 7.51 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL vial and diluted with hexanes (7 mL). Dimethoxyethane (1.73 g, 19.1 mmol) was added dropwise to the isopropenylSnCl.sub.3 solution, resulting in the immediate production of a white precipitate. Upon complete addition of DME, the vial was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The volatiles were removed under vacuum, and the white solids washed with hexanes. The remaining white solid was then dried under reduced pressure. Mass: 2.63 g, (97.7% yield). X-ray quality crystals were grown from cooling a saturated DME solution of isopropenylSnCl.sub.3(DME) that was layered with hexanes at −35° C.
[0154]
[0155] For .sup.13C-NMR of isopropenylSnCl.sub.3(DME) recorded in C.sub.6D.sub.6. .sup.13C{.sup.1H}-NMR (100 MHz, C.sub.6D.sub.6, 298K): 22.72; 58.73; 71.35; 131.34; 146.96 ppm.
[0156] For .sup.119Sn-NMR of isopropenylSnCl.sub.3(DME) recorded in C.sub.6D.sub.6. .sup.119Sn{.sup.1H}-NMR (149 MHz, C.sub.6D.sub.6, 298K): −106.9 ppm.
Example 8: Synthesis of IsopropenylSn(NMe.SUB.2.).SUB.3 .Using IsopropenylSnCl.SUB.3.(DME) in THF/Hexanes
[0157] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, isopropenylSnCl.sub.3 (2.0 g, 7.51 mmol) was added to dimethoxyethane (5 mL, 59.0 mmol), resulting in an exotherm and presentation as a white solid in solution. Excess DME was removed under vacuum, and the solid suspended in 10 mL of hexanes. Separately, LiNMe.sub.2 (1.14 g, 22.5 mmol) was placed in a 40 mL amber vial equipped with a magnetic stir bar and diluted with a 1:1 solution of THF/hexanes (12 mL). The LiNMe.sub.2 mixture was added dropwise to the isopropenylSnCl.sub.3(DME) suspension with stirring, resulting in an exotherm and the production of a white precipitate, at which point the resulting white mixture was stirred for 1 hour.
[0158] The reaction presented as a pale-yellow cloudy mixture. The resulting mixture was filtered through a 0.2 μm syringe filter, and the organic solution dried under reduced pressure to yield the product as a pale-yellow liquid. Isolated 1.4 g, (4.79 mmol) for a 63.9% yield. .sup.1H-, .sup.13C-, and .sup.119Sn-NMR recorded on a concentrated C.sub.6D.sub.6 solution of the product confirm the target molecule has been synthesized in >85% initial purity.
[0159]
Example 9: Synthesis of IsopropenylSn(NMe.SUB.2.).SUB.3 .Using IsopropenylSnCl.SUB.3.(DME) in DME/Hexanes
[0160] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, isopropenylSnCl.sub.3(DME) adduct (2.6 g, 7.25 mmol) was dissolved in dimethoxyethane (5 mL, 59.0 mmol) within a 40 mL amber vial fitted with a stir bar. Separately, LiNMe.sub.2 (1.13 g, 22.2 mmol) was suspended in a 1:1 solution of DME/hexanes (10 mL). The LiNMe.sub.2 mixture was added dropwise to the isopropenylSnCl.sub.3(DME) suspension with stirring, resulting in an exotherm and the production of a white precipitate, at which point the resulting white mixture was stirred overnight.
[0161] The volatiles were removed under vacuum. The residue was extracted with hexanes and filtered through a polypropylene (PP) fritted filter. The organic solution was dried under reduced pressure to yield the product as a pale-yellow liquid. Isolated 1.08 g, (3.69 mmol) for a 50.9% yield. .sup.1H-, .sup.13C-, and .sup.119Sn-NMR recorded on a concentrated C.sub.6D.sub.6 solution of the product confirm the target molecule has been synthesized in >65% initial purity.
Example 10: Synthesis of IsopropenylSn(NMe.SUB.2.).SUB.3 .Using IsopropenylSnCl.SUB.3.(DME) in Hexanes
[0162] In a nitrogen-filled glovebox, isopropenylSnCl.sub.3 (2.6 g, 7.25 mmol) in hexanes (5 mL) was added to a 40 mL amber vial with stir bar where LiNMe.sub.2 (1.15 g, 22.7 mmol) was suspended in hexanes (10 mL). An exotherm and the production of a white precipitate were observed, and the resulting mixture was stirred overnight.
[0163] The mixture was filtered through a polypropylene (PP) fritted filter. Solids were extracted with an additional 5 mL of hexanes solvent. The organic solution was dried under reduced pressure to yield the product as a pale-yellow liquid. Isolated 1.97 g, (6.74 mmol) for an 89.9% yield. .sup.1H-, .sup.13C-, and .sup.119Sn-NMR were recorded on a concentrated C.sub.6D.sub.6 solution of the product to confirm the target molecule has been synthesized in >93% initial purity.
[0164] For .sup.119Sn-NMR of isopropenylSn(NMe.sub.2).sub.3 recorded in CDs. .sup.119Sn{.sup.1H}-NMR (149 MHz, CDe, 298K): −87.4 ppm (1.0%), −99.6 ppm (93.1%), −119.0 ppm (5.9%).
[0165] Aspects
[0166] Various Aspects are described below. It is to be understood that any one or more of the features recited in the following Aspect(s) can be combined with any one or more other Aspect(s).
[0167] Aspect 1. A method comprising: obtaining an alkyltintrihalide; obtaining a solvent, a solution, or any combination thereof; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide with the solvent, the solution, or any combination thereof so as to form an alkyltintrihalide adduct.
[0168] Aspect 2. The method of Aspect 1, wherein the method does not comprise forming an alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct.
[0169] Aspect 3. The method of Aspect 1 or 2, wherein the alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct is an alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct.
[0170] Aspect 4. The method as in any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the alkyltintrihalide is a compound of the formula: RSnX.sub.3, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0171] Aspect 5. The method of Aspect 4, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein R is an alkoxy.
[0172] Aspect 6. The method of Aspect 4, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0173] Aspect 7. The method as in any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethoxyethane (DME), or any combination thereof.
[0174] Aspect 8. The method as in any one of the Aspects 1-6, wherein the solution comprises at least one of hexane, pentane, toluene, or any combination thereof.
[0175] Aspect 9. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
[0176] Aspect 10. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the alkyltintrihalide adduct is a compound of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
[0177] Aspect 11. A method comprising: obtaining an alkyltintrihalide adduct; obtaining a lithium dialkylamide; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide adduct and the lithium dialkylamide so as to form a tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product.
[0178] Aspect 12. The method of Aspect 11, wherein the method does not comprise forming an alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct.
[0179] Aspect 13. The method of Aspect 12, wherein the alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct is an alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct.
[0180] Aspect 14. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the alkyltintrihalide adduct is a compound of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
[0181] Aspect 15. The method of Aspect 14, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein R is an alkoxy.
[0182] Aspect 16. The method of Aspect 14, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0183] Aspect 17. The method of Aspect 14, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, hexane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, pentane, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
[0184] Aspect 18. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the lithium dialkylamide is a compound of the formula: LiN(R.sup.1).sub.2, wherein: R.sup.1 comprises a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0185] Aspect 19. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product is a compound of the formula:
##STR00008##
wherein R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and wherein each R.sup.1 is independently a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0186] Aspect 20. A method comprising: obtaining an alkyltintrihalide; obtaining a solvent, a solution, or any combination thereof; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide with the solvent, the solution, or any combination thereof so as to form an alkyltintrihalide adduct; obtaining a lithium dialkylamide; and contacting the alkyltintrihalide adduct and the lithium dialkylamide so as to form a tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product.
[0187] Aspect 21. The method of Aspect 20, wherein the method does not comprise forming an alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct.
[0188] Aspect 22. The method of Aspect 21, wherein the alkyltintrihalide-amine adduct is an alkyltintrihalide-(HNMe.sub.2) adduct.
[0189] Aspect 23. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the alkyltintrihalide is a compound of the formula: RSnX.sub.3, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0190] Aspect 24. The method of Aspect 23, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein R is an alkoxy.
[0191] Aspect 25. The method of Aspect 23, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0192] Aspect 26. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethoxyethane (DME), or any combination thereof.
[0193] Aspect 27. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the solution comprises at least one of hexane, pentane, toluene, or any combination thereof.
[0194] Aspect 28. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
[0195] Aspect 29. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the alkyltintrihalide adduct is a compound of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
[0196] Aspect 30. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the lithium dialkylamide is a compound of the formula: LiN(R.sup.1).sub.2, wherein: R.sup.1 comprises a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0197] Aspect 31. The method as in of any of the preceding Aspects, wherein the tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product is a compound of the formula:
##STR00009##
wherein R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; wherein each R.sup.1 is independently a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0198] Aspect 32. A composition comprising: an alkyltintrihalide adduct of the formula: RSnX.sub.3.Math.(solv).sub.n, wherein: R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; X is Cl, Br, or I; solv is a solvent; and n is at least 1.
[0199] Aspect 33. The composition of Aspect 32, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethoxyethane (DME), hexane, or any combination thereof.
[0200] Aspect 34. The composition of Aspect 32, wherein the solvent comprises at least one of acetic acid, acetone, acetonitrile, benzene, butanol, butanone, t-butyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzene, chloroform, cyclohexane, 1,2-dichloroethane, diethylene glycol, diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, dimethoxyethane, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, 1,4-dioxane, ethanol, ethyl acetate, ethylene glycol, glycerin, heptane, hexane, methanol, methyl t-butyl ether, methylene chloride, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, pentane, petroleum ether, propanol, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, triethylamine, water, xylene, any isomer thereof, or any combination thereof.
[0201] Aspect 35. A composition comprising: a tris(dialkylamido)alkyl tin product of the formula:
##STR00010##
wherein R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; wherein each R.sup.1 is independently a C.sub.1-C.sub.3 alkyl.
[0202] Aspect 36. The composition of Aspect 35, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein R is an alkoxy.
[0203] Aspect 37. The composition of Aspect 35, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0204] Aspect 38. A composition comprising: a reaction product of an alkyltintrihalide adduct and a lithium dialkylamide, wherein the reaction product comprising a compound of the formula:
##STR00011##
wherein R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; wherein each R.sup.1 is independently a C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl.
[0205] Aspect 39. The composition of Aspect 38, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
[0206] Aspect 40. The composition of Aspect 38, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0207] Aspect 41. A composition comprising: [0208] an atomic layer deposition precursor comprising an alkyltintrihalide of the formula:
RSnX.sub.3, [0209] wherein: [0210] R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0211] Aspect 42. The composition of Aspect 41, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
[0212] Aspect 43. The composition of Aspect 41, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0213] Aspect 44. A composition comprising: [0214] a chemical vapor deposition precursor comprising an alkyltintrihalide of the formula:
RSnX.sub.3, [0215] wherein: [0216] R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; and X is Cl, Br, or I.
[0217] Aspect 45. The composition of Aspect 44, wherein R is a methyl, an ethyl, a n-propyl, a cyclopropyl, an isopropyl, an n-butyl, a t-butyl, a sec-butyl, an n-pentyl, an isopentyl, a sec-pentyl, CF.sub.3CH.sub.2, CF.sub.2HCH.sub.2, CFH.sub.2CH.sub.2, or CFH.sub.2.
[0218] Aspect 46. The composition of Aspect 44, wherein R is a vinyl, an allyl, a propynyl, a propenyl, or any isomer thereof.
[0219] Aspect 47. A composition comprising: [0220] a compound of the formula:
##STR00012## [0221] wherein: [0222] R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; R.sup.2 is independently a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl, [0223] wherein the substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl comprises a fluorine-containing substituent.
[0224] Aspect 48. The composition of Aspect 47, wherein the C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl of R.sup.2 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl.
[0225] Aspect 49. The composition of Aspect 47, wherein the fluorine-containing substituent comprises —CH.sub.2CF.sub.3, —CH(CF.sub.3).sub.2, or —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m, [0226] wherein: [0227] a=0 to 3; [0228] b=0 to 2; [0229] c=1 to 3; [0230] n=0 to 3; [0231] m=1 to 4.
[0232] Aspect 50. The composition of Aspect 49, wherein —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m is —CH.sub.2F, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2F, —CF.sub.3, or —CF.sub.2CF.sub.3.
[0233] Aspect 51. The composition of Aspect 47, wherein R.sup.2 is a saturated alkyl or an unsaturated alkyl.
[0234] Aspect 52. The composition of Aspect 47, wherein OR.sup.2 is —OCH.sub.2C≡CH or —OCH═CH.sub.2.
[0235] Aspect 53. A composition comprising: [0236] a compound of the formula:
RSn(OR.sup.2).sub.3 [0237] wherein: [0238] R is a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkyl, a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl, or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.5 alkenyl; R.sup.2 is independently a substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl or an unsubstituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl, [0239] wherein the substituted C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl comprises a fluorine-containing substituent.
[0240] Aspect 54. The composition of Aspect 53, wherein the C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl of R.sup.2 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl.
[0241] Aspect 55. The composition of Aspect 53, wherein the fluorine-containing substituent comprises —CH.sub.2CF.sub.3, —CH(CF.sub.3).sub.2, or —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m, [0242] wherein: [0243] a=0 to 3; [0244] b=0 to 2; [0245] c=1 to 3; [0246] n=0 to 3; [0247] m=1 to 4.
[0248] Aspect 56. The composition of Aspect 55, wherein —(CH.sub.a).sub.n(CH.sub.bF.sub.c).sub.m is —CH.sub.2F, —CH.sub.2CH.sub.2F, —CF.sub.3, or —CF.sub.2CF.sub.3.
[0249] Aspect 57. The composition of Aspect 53, wherein R.sup.2 is a saturated alkyl or an unsaturated alkyl.
[0250] Aspect 58. The composition of Aspect 53, wherein OR.sup.2 is —OCH.sub.2C≡CH or —OCH═CH.sub.2.
[0251] It is to be understood that changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of the construction materials employed and the shape, size, and arrangement of parts without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. This Specification and the embodiments described are examples, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the claims that follow.