Description

Triisopropylchlorogermane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound that serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the germanium-triisopropyl moiety into complex molecular architectures under controlled conditions. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, photonics, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity germanium-based building blocks.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a key germanium source for depositing high-purity germanium-containing thin films in semiconductor fabrication.
• Organogermanium Chemistry: A versatile starting material for synthesizing novel organogermanium compounds, including germylenes, germoxanes, and germanium-based catalysts.
• Polymer and Material Science: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create germanium-doped polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Photonics and Optoelectronics: Enables the development of germanium-based precursors for optical fibers, waveguides, and infrared optical materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel organometallic drug candidates and diagnostic agents.
• Surface Functionalization: Acts as a silylating agent analog for modifying silicon or metal oxide surfaces with germanium-containing functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triisopropylchlorogermane
CAS No.	2816-54-8
Molecular Formula	C9H21ClGe
Molecular Weight	237.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorotriisopropylgermane; Chlorotriisopropylgermyl; Triisopropylgermanium chloride; (i-Pr)3GeCl; Germanium, chlorotriisopropyl-; Triisopropylchlorogermyl; Isopropylgermanium trichloride (related); Triisopropylgermyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Triisopropylchlorogermane is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive applications like semiconductor processing. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous internal quality standards and can provide material tailored to specific customer requirements, including research-grade and high-purity electronic grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.10 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.480
Chloride Content	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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