Description

n-Butyltrichlorogermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound that serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive germanium source with a butyl ligand, enabling precise control over the final material's properties. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and specialty polymer industries who require high-quality organometallic reagents for thin-film deposition and catalysis.

Application

• Precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) of germanium-containing thin films.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of novel organogermanium polymers and hybrid materials.
• Catalyst component or ligand in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Starting material for the production of other alkyl- and aryl-germanium compounds.
• Research and development of advanced electronic and photonic materials.
• Potential use in the fabrication of high-refractive-index optical coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butyltrichlorogermane
CAS No.	4872-26-8
Molecular Formula	C4H9Cl3Ge
Molecular Weight	240.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyltrichlorogermane; Trichlorobutylgermane; n-Butylgermanium Trichloride; Butylgermanium Trichloride; 1-Butyltrichlorogermane; Germanium, trichlorobutyl-; (n-C4H9)GeCl3
EINECS	225-497-5

Quality Control

Our n-Butyltrichlorogermane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, GC, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chlorine Content	44.0 - 45.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	1.40 - 1.45 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

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