Synthesis, spectroscopic properties, X-ray single crystal analysis and antimicrobial activities of organotin(IV) 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)piperazine-1-carbodithioates

► Synthesis and characterization of a series of organotin(IV) dithiocarboxylates. ► Layer structures mediated by O···H, π···H and S2C···H interactions. ► Excellent antimicrobial activities.