Description

Triiodo(Methyl)Germane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound characterized by its germanium-carbon bond and three iodine substituents. This compound serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and organometallic synthesis, enabling the precise introduction of germanium into complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel materials and catalysts.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing novel germanium-based catalysts and reagents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of new therapeutic agents containing germanium.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones to alter material properties like refractive index or thermal stability.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a key reagent in the development of advanced optoelectronic and photovoltaic materials.
• Catalyst Development: Investigated for use in creating novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triiodo(Methyl)Germane
CAS No.	1111-91-7
Molecular Formula	CH3GeI3
Molecular Weight	466.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Methylgermanium triiodide; Methyltriiodogermane; Germane, triiodomethyl-; (Triiodomethyl)germane; CH3GeI3; Triiodomethylgermane
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Quality Control

Our Triiodo(Methyl)Germane is produced under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept sealed and handled under controlled conditions to maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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