Description

3,4-Pentadien-1-Yne-1,3-Diyl-5-Ylidenetetrakis(Trimethylgermane) is a specialized organogermanium compound featuring a unique conjugated pentadienyne backbone ligated by multiple trimethylgermyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable precursor and building block in advanced materials science and organometallic chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists working on novel catalysts, semiconductor precursors, and polymeric materials with tailored electronic properties. The compound's reactivity is defined by its unsaturated carbon framework and the germanium-carbon bonds, offering distinct pathways for chemical synthesis.

Application

• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel organogermanium polymers and hybrid inorganic-organic frameworks.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or precursor for developing novel germanium-based homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations.
• Semiconductor Industry: Potential use as a precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) or Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes to deposit germanium-containing thin films.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for synthesizing complex, functionalized molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to study the bonding and reactivity of germanium in multi-metallic systems and cluster compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Pentadien-1-Yne-1,3-Diyl-5-Ylidenetetrakis(Trimethylgermane)
CAS No.	41898-95-7
Molecular Formula	C17H36Ge4
Molecular Weight	538.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrakis(trimethylgermyl)-3,4-pentadien-1-yne-1,3-diyl-5-ylidene; 1,1,1,1-Tetrakis(trimethylgermyl)-3,4-pentadien-1-yne-1,3-diyl-5-ylidene; Pentadienyne tetrakis(trimethylgermane) derivative; Organogermanium pentadienyne; (Trimethylgermyl)pentadienyne compound; Ge4-based conjugated molecule; CAS 41898-95-7
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,4-Pentadien-1-Yne-1,3-Diyl-5-Ylidenetetrakis(Trimethylgermane) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR (1H, 13C) and GC-MS to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept sealed under positive pressure of inert gas and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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