Description

Methacryloxymethyltrimethylgermane is a specialized organogermanium monomer featuring a reactive methacrylate group. This compound is valued for its ability to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones, imparting unique material properties such as modified refractive indices and thermal stability. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the advanced materials, specialty polymers, and electronics sectors for developing novel coatings, adhesives, and optical components.

Application

• Synthesis of Germanium-Containing Polymers: Used as a key monomer for creating polymers with tailored optical and thermal characteristics.
• Advanced Optical Materials: Serves as a precursor for high-refractive-index coatings and lenses in photonics and optoelectronics.
• Surface Modification & Adhesives: The methacrylate functionality enables covalent bonding to surfaces, useful in creating specialized primers and adhesion promoters.
• Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Materials (ORMOCERs): A critical component in sol-gel processes to produce germanium-based hybrid coatings with enhanced durability.
• Semiconductor & Electronic Encapsulants: Employed in the formulation of protective resins and encapsulants for sensitive electronic components.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic polymers and composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methacryloxymethyltrimethylgermane
CAS No.	125668-59-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16GeO2
Molecular Weight	217.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Trimethyl(methacryloxymethyl)germane; (Methacryloyloxymethyl)trimethylgermane; 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid (trimethylgermyl)methyl ester; Methacryloyloxymethyltrimethylgermane; Methyl 2-methyl-2-(trimethylgermylmethyl)acrylate; Organogermanium methacrylate monomer
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Quality Control

Every batch of Methacryloxymethyltrimethylgermane is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for advanced material synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support R&D and industrial scale-up with reliable, specification-grade material.

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 area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and handled with appropriate precautions to prevent moisture ingress and polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.10 g/cm³

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