Description

Tetra-n-Butylgermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound, specifically a tetraalkylgermane. This compound serves as a versatile and critical precursor in advanced materials science and semiconductor manufacturing, where precise control over germanium incorporation is essential. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty polymer sectors for the synthesis of novel germanium-containing materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-containing thin films for semiconductor devices and optical coatings.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental building block for synthesizing a wide range of other organogermanium compounds and catalysts.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the development of germanium-based polymers, hybrid materials, and nanocomposites with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Research & Development: An essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes and material properties.
• Photonics & Optoelectronics: Potential use in the fabrication of waveguides, sensors, and other components where germanium's optical characteristics are beneficial.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Butylgermane
CAS No.	1067-42-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₆Ge
Molecular Weight	301.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium, tetrabutyl-; Tetrabutylgermane; n-Tetrabutylgermane; Tetrabutylgermanium; TBG; Butylgermanium; Tetrakis(butyl)germane
EINECS	213-929-0

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Butylgermane is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency, suitable for demanding applications like semiconductor fabrication. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (min)
Germanium (Ge) Content	Contact for details
Density (at 20°C)	~0.95 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.