Description

Vinyltriethylgermane is a specialized organogermanium compound featuring a reactive vinyl group attached to a triethylgermyl moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor and building block in advanced materials science and synthetic chemistry, offering a route to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones and complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel materials with tailored electronic and thermal properties.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films in microelectronics.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of novel organogermanium polymers, silicones, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile reagent in organometallic chemistry for introducing the Ge(C2H5)3 group via hydrosilylation-type reactions or as a protecting group.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or component in catalyst systems for polymerization and other organic transformations.
• Specialty Additives: Potential use in formulating high-performance lubricants, adhesives, or coatings where thermal stability and specific surface properties are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vinyltriethylgermane
CAS No.	6207-41-6
Molecular Formula	C8H18Ge
Molecular Weight	188.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethenyltriethylgermane; Triethylvinylgermane; (Ethenyl)triethylgermane; Vinylgermane, triethyl-; Germane, ethenyltriethyl-; Triethylgermyl ethylene; Ge-03066 (Apollo Scientific); 6207-41-6 (CAS Registry Number)
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Quality Control

Our Vinyltriethylgermane is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis using techniques including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.