Description

Di-n-Butylgermanium Dichloride is a versatile organogermanium compound that serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce germanium-containing functional groups, enabling the development of novel polymers, semiconductors, and catalysts with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, polymer science, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate with germanium chemistry.

Application

• Semiconductor & Electronics: Key precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of germanium-containing thin films for microelectronics and optoelectronics.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of novel organogermanium polymers, resins, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis development.
• Organic Synthesis: Valuable reagent for introducing germanium moieties into complex organic molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Glass & Ceramic Coatings: Employed in sol-gel processes to create germanium-doped coatings that modify refractive index, hardness, or chemical resistance.
• Photovoltaics: Investigated for use in the development of next-generation solar cell materials, such as perovskite and thin-film photovoltaics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-n-Butylgermanium Dichloride
CAS No.	4593-81-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18Cl2Ge
Molecular Weight	257.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutylgermanium Dichloride; Di-n-butylgermanium Dichloride; Dichlorodi-n-butylgermane; Dichlorodibutylgermane; Germanium, dichlorodibutyl-; n-Butylgermanium Dichloride; DBGeCl2; (n-C4H9)2GeCl2
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Quality Control

Our Di-n-Butylgermanium Dichloride is manufactured under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, GC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chlorine Content	27.0 - 28.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/mL
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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