Description

Benzyltrichlorogermane CAS NO 6181-21-1 is a versatile organogermanium compound featuring a reactive trichlorogermyl group attached to a benzyl moiety. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and precursor in advanced materials science and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries for the controlled introduction of germanium into complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films and nanomaterials.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for synthesizing novel organogermanium compounds, catalysts, and ligands for cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal stability and optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds containing germanium.
• Materials Research: Utilized in the development of advanced ceramics, glasses, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials (MOFs, COFs) with tailored properties.
• Surface Functionalization: Applied to modify silicon, glass, or metal oxide surfaces with germanium-based functional groups for specific chemical reactivity.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzyltrichlorogermane
CAS No.	6181-21-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7Cl3Ge
Molecular Weight	262.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(Chloromethyl)benzyltrichlorogermane; Benzylgermanium Trichloride; Trichloro(phenylmethyl)germane; Phenylmethyltrichlorogermane; α-Tolyltrichlorogermane; (Phenylmethyl)trichlorogermane; GeCl3Bn; BnGeCl3
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Quality Control

Our Benzyltrichlorogermane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including NMR (¹H, ¹³C), FT-IR, and GC/HPLC analysis to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure it meets your precise research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with strong acids and organic solvents; it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) and isolated from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.55 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.56

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