Description

Triethylgermaniumacetate is an organogermanium compound that serves as a versatile intermediate and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its unique structure, combining germanium with ethyl and acetate groups, makes it valuable for introducing germanium into complex molecular frameworks. This compound is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop novel materials with specific electronic or catalytic properties.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films in microelectronics.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent for the preparation of other trialkylgermanium derivatives and complex organogermanium compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a co-monomer or additive to incorporate germanium into polymer chains, potentially altering thermal stability, refractive index, or other material properties.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or catalyst component in homogeneous catalysis for organic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the research and development of novel organogermanium-based therapeutic agents.
• Material Science R&D: Utilized in developing new germanium-based nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and hybrid materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Triethylgermaniumacetate
CAS No.	1112-60-3
Molecular Formula	C8H18GeO2
Molecular Weight	222.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid, triethylgermyl ester; Triethylgermyl acetate; Triethylgermanium monoacetate; Ge(Et)3OAc; (Triethylgermyl)oxy-2-oxoethane; EINECS 214-194-7
EINECS	214-194-7

Quality Control

Our Triethylgermaniumacetate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR (¹H, ¹³C), GC or HPLC for purity assessment, and identity confirmation via FT-IR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (NMR)	Conforms
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³

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