Description

1,1,5,5-Tetrabutyl-1,5-Digermacyclooctane CAS NO 56437-93-5 is a high-purity organogermanium compound featuring a unique eight-membered cyclic structure with two germanium atoms. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and specialty chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel materials with tailored electronic and thermal properties.

Application

• Precursor for Germanium-Containing Thin Films: Used in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes for semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalyst in Polymerization: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specialized polymers and elastomers, influencing polymer architecture and properties.
• Intermediate in Organic Synthesis: Serves as a building block for synthesizing complex organometallic compounds and ligands for catalysis.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organogermanium chemistry, material properties, and catalytic cycles.
• Additive for Specialty Materials: Investigated for use as a performance additive to modify the characteristics of glasses, ceramics, or composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,5,5-Tetrabutyl-1,5-Digermacyclooctane
CAS No.	56437-93-5
Molecular Formula	C24H52Ge2
Molecular Weight	498.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,5,5-Tetrabutyl-1,5-digermacyclooctane; 1,5-Digermacyclooctane, 1,1,5,5-tetrabutyl-; Tetrabutyldigermacyclooctane; Digermacyclooctane, tetrabutyl-; 1,1,5,5-Tetra-n-butyl-1,5-digermacyclooctane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,1,5,5-Tetrabutyl-1,5-Digermacyclooctane is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (NMR)	Conforms
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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