Description

Tetrakis(Trimethylsiloxy)Germane is a high-purity organogermanium compound characterized by its unique silicon-oxygen-germanium core structure. This specialty chemical serves as a critical precursor and intermediate in advanced material synthesis, offering exceptional reactivity and functional group compatibility. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and organometallic catalyst sectors seeking to develop next-generation materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Semiconductor & Microelectronics: As a high-purity precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create germanium-containing thin films and nanomaterials.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing novel polysiloxane-germane hybrid polymers with enhanced thermal stability and optical properties.
• Organometallic Catalysis: Used as a ligand or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize silica, glass, or metal oxide surfaces, imparting specific hydrophobic or chemical resistance characteristics.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organogermanium chemistry and material science applications.
• Specialty Adhesives & Sealants: Incorporated as a modifying agent to improve the adhesion, flexibility, or environmental resistance of high-performance formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Trimethylsiloxy)Germane
CAS No.	18766-53-5
Molecular Formula	C12H36GeO4Si4
Molecular Weight	449.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium, tetrakis(trimethylsiloxy)-; Tetrakis(trimethylsilyloxy)germane; Tris(trimethylsiloxy)germyl trimethylsilyl ether; Ge[OSi(CH3)3]4; Hexamethyldisiloxane germanium derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Trimethylsiloxy)Germane is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, typically meeting standards suitable for electronic and advanced material applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, GC, and FTIR, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Germanium (Ge) Content	Contact for details
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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