Description

n-Butylgermane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound, serving as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce germanium-containing functional groups under controlled conditions, enabling the development of novel semiconductor and optical materials. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to innovate with germanium chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity germanium or germanium-containing thin films on substrates for microelectronics and optoelectronics.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of germanium-based semiconductors and doping agents for tuning electrical properties in next-generation devices.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel organogermanium polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a ligand or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its unique electronic properties.
• Photonics & Optical Materials: A building block for creating germanium-based compounds with specific refractive indices for lenses, fibers, and coatings.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and developing proprietary germanium applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Butylgermane
CAS No.	57402-96-7
Molecular Formula	C4H12Ge
Molecular Weight	132.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylgermane; Tetra-n-butylgermane? (Note: This is likely incorrect for a mono-substituted germane. Common synonyms include: Germanium, butyl-; Butylgermanium hydride; n-Butylgermanium trihydride; Monobutylgermane. Please verify structure for precise synonym list).
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Quality Control

Our n-Butylgermane is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive applications like semiconductor fabrication. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C to 8°C. Store away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Use appropriate explosion-proof equipment and ensure good ventilation in storage areas.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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