Organotin compounds: Perspectives and potential

Abstract

This review concerns the developments on the biocidal properties of the organotin compounds with an emphasis on the authors' contribution to the field. The organotin compounds with a variety of nitrogen/oxygen and sulfur donor ligands, developed mainly during the last decade, has been reviewed. The article is focused on the design, synthesis and biological perspective of organotin compounds. Particular attention has been paid to the effectiveness of these compounds as: insecticides, nematicides, antifertility agents and biocides.