Description

1,1-Dibutylgermacyclobutane is a specialized organogermanium compound featuring a strained four-membered germacyclobutane ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor and building block in advanced materials science and organometallic chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists working on novel catalysts, semiconductor precursors, and polymers. The compound, CAS NO 1197-89-3, is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of high-tech industrial and academic laboratories.

Application

• Precursor for Germanium-Containing Materials: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of germanium-based thin films and nanomaterials used in semiconductors and optoelectronics.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Investigated as a ligand or component in the development of novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations.
• Polymer & Copolymer Synthesis: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in ring-opening polymerization (ROP) reactions to create polymers with germanium in the backbone, imparting unique thermal or optical properties.
• Organometallic Chemistry Studies: Essential for fundamental research into the reactivity of germanium-carbon bonds and strained metallacycles.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Evaluated as a potential precursor for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-carbon films in microelectronics fabrication.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Exploration: Investigated in early-stage research for creating novel organogermanium compounds with potential biological activity.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,1-Dibutylgermacyclobutane
CAS No.	1197-89-3
Molecular Formula	C11H24Ge
Molecular Weight	217.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutylgermacyclobutane; Germacyclopentane, 1,1-dibutyl-; 1,1-Dibutylgermacyclopentane; 1,1-Dibutylgermolane; Germacyclobutane, 1,1-dibutyl-; DBGCB; 1,1-Di-n-butylgermacyclobutane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,1-Dibutylgermacyclobutane is produced and analyzed under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced analytical techniques to verify identity and quantify major impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and specific test methods is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Recommended long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a freezer (-20°C) to maximize shelf-life stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (NMR)	≥ 97.0%

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