Description

Methyltriethoxygermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound, specifically a germanium alkoxide. This specialty chemical serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis, offering a reactive germanium source for creating germanium-containing polymers, coatings, and ceramics. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, optical material, and specialty polymer industries seeking to incorporate germanium's unique properties into their products.

Application

• Semiconductor & Electronics: As a precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to deposit germanium-containing thin films.
• Advanced Ceramics & Glasses: Used in sol-gel processing to create germanium-doped silica glasses for optical fibers and waveguides with tailored refractive indices.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing novel organogermanium polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize surfaces with germanium alkoxide groups for improved adhesion or specific chemical reactivity.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a ligand or precursor in the development of novel germanium-based catalysts.
• Laboratory Synthesis: A valuable building block in organic and inorganic research for constructing complex germanium architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyltriethoxygermane
CAS No.	5865-91-8
Molecular Formula	C7H18GeO3
Molecular Weight	222.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium, methyltriethoxy-; Methylgermanium triethoxide; Triethoxy(methyl)germane; Methyltriethoxygermane; (Triethoxy)methylgermane; Methylgermanium triethoxide; Methyl triethoxy germane; MeGe(OEt)3
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Quality Control

Our Methyltriethoxygermane is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for reliable supply to research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and maintain purity. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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