Description

T-Butylgermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound, specifically a germanium hydride, with the CAS registry number 149540-54-5. This specialty chemical serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and semiconductor manufacturing, offering a unique combination of reactivity and structural stability. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of novel germanium-based polymers, thin-film deposition processes, and electronic-grade materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-containing thin films on semiconductor wafers and optical components.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing novel germanium-based catalysts, ligands, and polymers with tailored properties.
• Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for developing potential organogermanium compounds with biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the creation of germanium-modified polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials for specialized coatings and composites.
• Optoelectronics R&D: Employed in research for next-generation photovoltaic cells, LEDs, and infrared optical materials leveraging germanium's properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	T-Butylgermane
CAS No.	149540-54-5
Molecular Formula	C4H12Ge
Molecular Weight	132.73 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butylgermane; (1,1-Dimethylethyl)germane; tert-Butylgermanium hydride; Germanium, (1,1-dimethylethyl)hydride-; t-BuGeH3; 2-Methyl-2-propanegermane
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Quality Control

Our T-Butylgermane is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding applications like semiconductor fabrication. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from sources of ignition, heat, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Metal Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 10 ppm total

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