Tin has a larger number of its organometallic derivatives in commercial use than any other
element. This has given rise to an increase of the worldwide production of organotin …

Analytical procedures reported over the last 10 years for the determination of organotin
compounds in sediment and biota have been critically reviewed in terms of sample …

The knowledge of metal ion speciation is essential for predicting the exact toxicities of metal
ion species in the environment. Metal ions can exist in various oxidation states, each of …

The use of the solid phase microextraction (SPME) technique for the simultaneous
determination of organomercury,-tin, and-lead is described. The organometallic compounds …

The presence of butyltin compounds was investigated for the first time in selected lakes,
rivers and coastal environments of China. Aqueous samples were pretreated by the …

Publications on the chemistry of organoborates have appeared sporadically since the end of
the last century. Aryl or alkyl group transfer from a monosubstituted aryl or alkyl boronic acid …

A procedure for determination of tetraethyltin (TeET) and tetrabutyltin (TeBT) in water by
solid-phase microextraction (SPME) using the headspace approach has been developed …

The versatility of sodium tetra (n-propyl) borate, NaBPr4, as aqueous in situ derivatization
reagent for organometallic compounds is demonstrated. With this new derivatization reagent …

Organotin compounds are highly versatile group of organometallic chemicals used in
industrial and agricultural applications. The growing use of organotin containing compounds …

The use of antifouling paints in shipbuilding has led to a significant concentration of
organotin compounds in the marine environment. Antifouling paints have become the main …