Description

Cyclopentadienyltrichlorogermane is an organogermanium compound that serves as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the cyclopentadienyl ligand to germanium centers, enabling precise control over material properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, semiconductor fabrication, and catalysis, where it facilitates the development of novel germanium-based polymers and thin-film materials.

Application

• Precursor for Organogermanium Polymers: Used in the synthesis of germanium-containing polymers and resins with tailored thermal and optical properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a germanium source for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-containing thin films on semiconductor wafers.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst precursor or ligand in organometallic catalysis for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in the development of novel hybrid organic-inorganic materials and germanium-based nanocomposites.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized organometallic compounds for biomedical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentadienyltrichlorogermane
CAS No.	40468-13-1
Molecular Formula	C5H5GeCl3
Molecular Weight	239.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Trichloro(cyclopentadienyl)germane; (Cyclopentadienyl)germanium trichloride; CpGeCl3; Cyclopentadienylgermanium trichloride; Germanium, trichloro(η5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; (η5-Cyclopentadienyl)trichlorogermane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentadienyltrichlorogermane is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Germanium (Ge) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details

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