Description

Di-n-Butylgermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound, specifically a dialkylgermane, serving as a versatile intermediate and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a source of germanium and butyl groups for the controlled deposition of germanium-containing films and the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, electronics, and specialty chemical industries, where precise material properties are critical.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a precursor for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-containing thin films on substrates for microelectronics and optoelectronics.
• Organometallic Synthesis: As a key reagent for the preparation of novel germanium-based catalysts, polymers, and functional materials.
• Semiconductor Research & Development: For developing next-generation semiconductor materials, including germanium-based nanowires and quantum dots.
• Pharmaceutical & Bioactive Compound Intermediates: In the research phase for synthesizing organogermanium compounds with potential biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: As a comonomer or cross-linking agent to introduce germanium into polymer backbones, altering thermal and optical properties.
• Surface Functionalization: For modifying material surfaces with organic germanium layers to change wettability, adhesion, or catalytic activity.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Di-n-Butylgermane
CAS No.	29823-30-1
Molecular Formula	C8H20Ge
Molecular Weight	189.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutylgermane; Dibutylgermanium dihydride; Germanium, dibutyl-; n-Butylgermane, di-; Tetrabutylgermane (Note: This is a different compound, often confused); Dibutylgermanium hydride; H2Ge(C4H9)2
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Quality Control

Our Di-n-Butylgermane is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including NMR, GC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and production quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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