High resolution CPMAS 13C NMR of organometallic solids. Observation of J coupling to tin

Chemical shift and ¹J(^117,119Sn, ¹³C) data from cross polarization magic angle spinning (CPMAS) proton-decoupled solid-state ¹³C NMR experiments are given for the methyltin carbon in (Me₂SnS)₃, Me₃SnOAc, Me₂S(acetylacetonate)₂, Me₂SnCl₂· 2(dimethylsulfoxide), and amorphous (Me₂SnO)_n. The relationship between the magnitude of the coupling constant and the coordination at tin is examined by reference to X-ray structure data. The tin-methyl ¹³C chemical shift was sensitive to slight variations in bond angles and bond lengths. The presence of isotopically abundant NMR-active nuclei in the molecule broadens lines, and can prevent resolution of the J coupled interaction.