Published online by Cambridge University Press: 22 February 2011
Three isomeric lead bis(butylthiolate) and tin bis(butylthiolate) compounds have been prepared and characterized. Their solid state decomposition, and in the case of the lead bis(thiolate) compounds, their thermolyses in suspension in a high boiling hydrocarbon, have been studied. X-ray powder diffraction patterns and scanning electron micrographs of the obtained solid state material are discussed. Volatile co-products of the decomposition have been isolated and characterized.