Description

Carboxyethyltrichlorogermane is a specialized organogermanium compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced material synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive trichlorogermane group and a carboxyethyl moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing germanium into complex molecular frameworks. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer, and pharmaceutical industries for developing novel materials with tailored electronic and optical properties.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films in microelectronics.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to incorporate germanium into specialty polymers, enhancing thermal stability or refractive index.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel organogermanium compounds for catalytic and material science research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents where germanium complexes are of interest.
• Optical Material Development: Used in the synthesis of germanium-based compounds for advanced optical coatings and lenses.
• Surface Functionalization: Applied to modify material surfaces with germanium-containing groups for specific adhesion or reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carboxyethyltrichlorogermane
CAS No.	15961-23-6
Molecular Formula	C3H5Cl3GeO2
Molecular Weight	248.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trichlorogermyl)propanoic Acid; Trichloro(2-carboxyethyl)germane; (3-Carboxypropyl)trichlorogermane; Propanoic acid, 3-(trichlorogermyl)-; Carboxyethylgermanium trichloride; Germanium trichloride, carboxyethyl-; GeCl3(CH2)2COOH
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Quality Control

Our Carboxyethyltrichlorogermane is produced under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, FT-IR, and GC/HPLC, to verify chemical identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chloride Content	Theoretical
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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