Description

Ethylgermane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound, primarily utilized as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce germanium-ethyl groups into complex structures, enabling precise control over material properties in high-tech manufacturing. This product is essential for researchers and industrial producers in the semiconductor, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop next-generation electronic and optical materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key germanium source for depositing high-purity germanium-containing thin films on semiconductor wafers.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the production of advanced microelectronics, including potential applications in high-mobility channel materials and memory devices.
• Precursor for Organogermanium Chemistry: Acts as a fundamental building block for synthesizing a wide range of novel organogermanium compounds and polymers.
• Optoelectronics & Photonics: Employed in the research and development of materials for infrared optics, waveguides, and other photonic components.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or precursor in the development of novel catalytic systems for organic synthesis.
• Material Science R&D: Used to create germanium-doped or germanium-based nanomaterials and composites with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylgermane
CAS No.	1747-99-5
Molecular Formula	C2H8Ge
Molecular Weight	104.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Germylethane; Monoethylgermane; Germanium ethane; Ethyl germanium hydride; GeH3C2H5; Tetrahydridoethylgermanium
EINECS	217-136-1

Quality Control

Our Ethylgermane is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive deposition processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of the electronics and advanced materials industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed cylinder or container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), protected from light and moisture. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, containers must be kept upright and secured. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C in a dedicated gas cabinet or storage area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (by GC)	≥ 99.0% (min)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Moisture (by KF)	≤ 10 ppm
Oxygen (as O2)	≤ 5 ppm
Total Metallic Impurities	≤ 1 ppm

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