Description

Germane, Tetrakis(4-Bromophenyl)- is a specialized organogermanium compound featuring a central germanium atom bonded to four 4-bromophenyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block and precursor in advanced materials science and organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and as a ligand in catalysis. The compound's defined structure and reactivity profile enable the development of novel materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of π-conjugated molecules and polymers for OLEDs, OFETs, and photovoltaic cells.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Used to incorporate germanium and bromophenyl functionalities into polymer backbones to alter thermal stability, refractive index, or electronic properties.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating novel germanium-based ligands for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing new organometallic frameworks (MOFs), dendrimers, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use as a synthetic intermediate in the research phase for novel bioactive organometallic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germane, Tetrakis(4-Bromophenyl)-
CAS No.	1018982-18-7
Molecular Formula	C24H16Br4Ge
Molecular Weight	695.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)germane; Tetrakis(p-bromophenyl)germane; Germanium, tetrakis(4-bromophenyl)-; (4-Bromophenyl)germanium hydride (derivative); Organogermanium compound 1018982-18-7; p-Bromophenyl germanium precursor; Ge(PhBr)4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Tetrakis(4-Bromophenyl)germane adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
1H NMR	Conforms to structure
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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