摘要：Organotin compounds (OTCs) are metal-organic compounds, such as triphenyltin (TPT), tributyltin (TBT) and trimethyltin (TMT), containing at least one Sn-C covalent bond. They can be used as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) stabilizers, wood preservatives, pesticides, anti-corrosion coatings, and molluscicide agents. OTCs are frequently detected in water bodies and have a long half-life. Their ecotoxicological behaviour in the aquatic environment has long been a cause of concern. In this paper, we briefly summarize the physicochemical characteristics, fate in the aquatic environment, biodegradation/bioconcentration, metabolism, and toxicity for aquatic organisms of three organotin compounds. Furthermore, we discuss the water quality criteria of the three compounds for aquatic ecosystems, which could provide important indications for future application, management, risk assessment, as well as pollution control associated with OTCs.
关键词：Organotin compounds;Toxicology;Environmental behavior;Water quality criteria;Pollution control
