Description

Trimethylgermane is a highly volatile organogermanium compound, serving as a crucial precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a high-purity germanium source for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and nanotechnology sectors requiring precise thin-film deposition.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Key precursor for depositing germanium-containing thin films via CVD and ALD for advanced microelectronics.
• Photovoltaics & Optoelectronics: Used in the production of high-efficiency solar cells and light-emitting devices (LEDs).
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a germanium source for creating germanium nanoparticles, nanowires, and other nanostructures.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a reagent or ligand in organometallic chemistry and catalytic system development.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones to alter material properties.
• Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI): For the fabrication of fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylgermane
CAS No.	1449-63-4
Molecular Formula	C3H10Ge
Molecular Weight	118.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium, trimethyl-; Trimethylgermanium; TMGe; (CH3)3GeH; Methylgermane, trimethyl-; Germane, trimethyl-; NSC 66419
EINECS	215-909-2

Quality Control

Our Trimethylgermane is produced under stringent controls to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC-MS and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and metal impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its high volatility and pyrophoric potential, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) and handled in a controlled environment. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid / gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 50 ppm
Metal Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 10 ppm total

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