Description

Diethylgermanium Dichloride is a high-purity organogermanium compound with the CAS number 13314-52-8. This chemical serves as a critical precursor and intermediate in advanced material synthesis and semiconductor research. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel germanium-based materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex organogermanium compounds and catalysts.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce germanium moieties into polymer chains, altering thermal and optical properties for specialty plastics.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials in optoelectronics and nanotechnology.
• Photonics Material Production: Used in the fabrication of germanium-based waveguides and other photonic components.
• Solar Cell Fabrication: Investigated as a precursor for germanium layers in high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylgermanium Dichloride
CAS No.	13314-52-8
Molecular Formula	C4H10Cl2Ge
Molecular Weight	197.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichlorodiethylgermane; Diethyldichlorogermane; Germane, dichlorodiethyl-; Germanium, dichlorodiethyl-; Ethylgermanium Dichloride (ambiguous); Et2GeCl2; Diethylgermanium(IV) Dichloride
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Quality Control

Our Diethylgermanium Dichloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for electronic and synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key physical properties are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and highly volatile; it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and handled in a controlled environment to prevent degradation and ensure safety.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.30 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.46
Chloride Content	~35.9% (Theoretical)

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