It is a specialized reagent in organic synthesis. Combined with azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) or by irradiation with light, tributyltin hydride converts organic halides (and related groups) to the corresponding hydrocarbon.
Tributyltin hydride is a specialized reagent in organic synthesis. When used with azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) or exposed to light, it converts organic halides and related groups into their corresponding hydrocarbons.