Description

Digermoxane, Hexabutyl- is a high-purity organogermanium compound characterized by its unique digermoxane core structure. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile precursor and intermediate in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer, and fine chemical industries seeking to incorporate germanium-based functionalities. The compound is supplied with full analytical documentation to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical applications.

Application

• Semiconductor & Electronics: As a precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create germanium-containing thin films.
• Polymer Science: Acting as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to synthesize novel hybrid organic-inorganic polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Catalysis: Serving as a ligand or catalyst component in organometallic catalysis for specialized organic transformations.
• Material Research: Used in the development of novel germanium-based nanomaterials, clusters, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: As a building block for the preparation of other organogermanium compounds with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Digermoxane, Hexabutyl-
CAS No.	2587-86-2
Molecular Formula	C24H54Ge2O
Molecular Weight	508.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexabutyldigermoxane; Dibutylgermyloxy-tributylgermane; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexabutyldigermoxane; Tributyl(butylgermyloxy)germane; Butylgermanium oxide (Bu3GeOGeBu3); Organogermanium compound 2587-86-2; Digermoxane derivative
EINECS	219-975-8

Quality Control

Every batch of Hexabutyldigermoxane is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with precise internal specifications and customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee material integrity for your R&D and production processes.

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 place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize shelf life and maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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