Description

Diphenylgermanium Dihydrate is an organogermanium compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialty chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of germanium-containing polymers, catalysts, and semiconductor materials. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the electronics, polymer science, and organometallic chemistry sectors seeking to incorporate germanium into novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Precursor for Semiconductor Materials: Serves as a source of germanium in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of germanium-containing thin films for microelectronics.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a ligand or catalyst component in organometallic catalysis for organic transformations.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the synthesis of germanium-based polymers, dendrimers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for synthesizing more complex organogermanium compounds and pharmaceuticals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research institutions for studying the fundamental chemistry and applications of Group 14 organometallics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylgermanium Dihydrate
CAS No.	13969-30-7
Molecular Formula	C12H14GeO2
Molecular Weight	262.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylgermanium Dihydroxide; Germanium, Dihydroxydiphenyl-; Dihydroxydiphenylgermane; Diphenylgermanium(IV) Dihydroxide; (Hydroxydiphenylgermyl)oxidanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diphenylgermanium Dihydrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Germanium (Ge) Content	27.5 - 28.5 %
Melting Point	Contact for details

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