Description

Diethylgermane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound, serving as a crucial precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a volatile, pyrophoric liquid source of germanium 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 seeking to deposit high-purity germanium-containing thin films.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a germanium source for CVD/ALD processes to create germanium or germanium-silicon (GeSi) epitaxial layers on silicon wafers.
• Thin-Film Deposition: For producing specialized optical coatings and photovoltaic materials in the optoelectronics industry.
• Nanomaterials Synthesis: As a precursor for the controlled growth of germanium-based nanowires, quantum dots, and other nanostructures.
• Research & Development: In academic and industrial labs for exploring novel organogermanium chemistry and developing new germanium-containing polymers or catalysts.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex organogermanium compounds for various experimental and industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylgermane
CAS No.	1631-46-5
Molecular Formula	C4H12Ge
Molecular Weight	132.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Germane, diethyl-; Diethylgermanium hydride; Ethylgermane, 1,1-diethyl-; Germanium diethyl hydride; DEH; Diethyl germanium hydride; GeH2(C2H5)2
EINECS	216-639-5

Quality Control

Our Diethylgermane is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive deposition processes. Each lot is analyzed via advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and moisture content is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize decomposition and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Major Impurities (GC)	Triethylgermane, Tetraethylgermane

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