Description

Dichlorogermane is a highly reactive and volatile organogermanium compound, serving as a crucial precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce germanium atoms into molecular frameworks, enabling the creation of novel semiconductors and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the electronics, photonics, and organometallic chemistry sectors seeking to develop next-generation materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a key precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes to deposit germanium-containing thin films.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the production of novel organogermanium polymers and hybrid materials with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Photonics & Optoelectronics: A building block for developing germanium-based compounds used in fiber optics, LEDs, and optical sensors.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of more complex germanium compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Nanotechnology: Utilized in the bottom-up synthesis of germanium nanowires and quantum dots.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorogermane
CAS No.	15230-48-5
Molecular Formula	GeH2Cl2
Molecular Weight	143.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium dichloride; Germylene dichloride; Dichlorogermylene; Chlorogermane; Germanium(II) chloride; Dihydridogermanium dichloride; GeH2Cl2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dichlorogermane is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced materials research and manufacturing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize decomposition and maintain stability. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Germanium Content	Contact for details
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Major Impurities (GC-MS)	Specified on COA

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