Description

Hexaphenyldigermane is an organogermanium compound featuring a germanium-germanium bond flanked by six phenyl groups. This compound matters as a valuable precursor and building block in advanced materials science and organometallic chemistry research. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the semiconductor, photonics, and specialty polymer industries for applications such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and the synthesis of novel germanium-based materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent for constructing complex germanium frameworks and catalysts.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel inorganic-organic hybrid polymers.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying germanium-germanium bond chemistry and reactivity.
• Photonics & Optoelectronics: Investigated for use in the fabrication of optical materials and devices due to its specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaphenyldigermane
CAS No.	2616-39-9
Molecular Formula	C36H30Ge2
Molecular Weight	579.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylgermanium Dimer; Tetraphenylgermylene Dimer; Bis(triphenylgermyl); Tetraphenyldigermene Dimer; 1,1,1,2,2,2-Hexaphenyldigermane; Tetraphenylgermylene; Tetraphenyldigermene; Tetraphenylgermylidene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaphenyldigermane undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including purity verification by HPLC or NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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