Description

Hexaphenyldigermoxane is a high-purity organogermanium compound with the CAS number 2181-40-0, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in constructing germanium-oxygen frameworks, which are critical for developing novel polymers and inorganic-organic hybrid materials. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and catalysis sectors for creating materials with tailored thermal and electronic properties.

Application

• Precursor for Germanium-Containing Polymers: Used in the synthesis of polygermoxanes and other germanium-based macromolecules for high-performance materials.
• Semiconductor Research: Acts as a source material for depositing germanium oxide thin films or for doping studies in electronic device fabrication.
• Catalysis Development: Serves as a ligand or framework component in the design of novel organometallic catalysts.
• Hybrid Material Synthesis: A key building block for sol-gel processes to create inorganic-organic hybrid (ceramer) materials with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Model Compound in Organometallic Chemistry: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study the structure and reactivity of germanium-oxygen bonds.
• Specialty Additive: Investigated for use as a cross-linking agent or property modifier in specialty silicone and resin systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaphenyldigermoxane
CAS No.	2181-40-0
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₃₀Ge₂O
Molecular Weight	603.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylgermanium Oxide Dimer; Hexaphenyldigermoxane; Bis(diphenylgermyl) Ether; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexaphenyl-1,3-digermoxane; Digermoxane, hexaphenyl-; Diphenylgermanyl Oxydiphenylgermane; Tetraphenyldigermoxane (common misnomer); (Ph₂Ge)₂O
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaphenyldigermoxane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). This material 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 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.