Description

4-Germaspiro[3.4]Octane is a specialized organogermanium compound featuring a unique spirocyclic structure. This high-value intermediate is critical for advanced research and development in materials science and synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and material scientists working on novel organometallic frameworks, semiconductor precursors, and catalytic systems.

Application

• As a key precursor in organometallic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) for germanium-containing thin films.
• In the research and development of novel organogermanium polymers and advanced materials.
• As a building block for synthesizing complex spirocyclic ligands used in catalysis.
• For fundamental studies in main-group element chemistry and structure-property relationships.
• In the exploration of semiconductor nanomaterials and quantum dots.
• As a specialty intermediate for pharmaceutical research involving organometallic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Germaspiro[3.4]Octane
CAS No.	4514-07-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12Ge
Molecular Weight	169.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Germaspiro[3.4]octane; Germanium, spiro[3.4]oct-4-yl-; Spiro[3.4]oct-4-ylgermane; 4-Germaspirobicyclo[3.4.0]octane; Organogermanium Spiro Compound; Germanium Spirocyclic Intermediate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Germaspiro[3.4]Octane is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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