Description

Bis[Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Methyl]-Germanium Ii is a highly specialized organogermanium compound featuring a unique sterically hindered structure. This compound matters as a valuable precursor and reagent in advanced materials science and organometallic chemistry research, enabling the synthesis of novel germanium-containing frameworks. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and material scientists working in the fields of semiconductor precursors, catalysis, and the development of new polymeric or hybrid materials.

Application

• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Key precursor for depositing germanium-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) for semiconductor applications.
• Organometallic Catalyst Research: Serves as a ligand or catalyst component in the development of novel catalytic systems for organic transformations.
• Polymer & Hybrid Material Development: Used to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones or inorganic-organic hybrid materials, modifying their optical, electronic, or thermal properties.
• Chemical Vapor Synthesis: Employed in the gas-phase synthesis of germanium nanoparticles or nanostructures with controlled size and composition.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research reagent for exploring the reactivity and bonding characteristics of sterically encumbered germanium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis[Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Methyl]-Germanium Ii
CAS No.	60111-69-5
Molecular Formula	C14H38GeSi4
Molecular Weight	395.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis[bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl]germanium; Germanium, bis[bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl]-; Tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)methane Digermanium Derivative; Hexamethyldisilazane Germanium Derivative; (Me3Si)2CH-Ge-CH(SiMe3)2; Bis(trimethylsilyl)methylgermanium dimer; Organogermanium compound 60111-69-5
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Quality Control

Our Bis[Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Methyl]-Germanium Ii is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and chromatographic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, it is recommended to handle and store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC or NMR)	≥ 95%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	< 0.5%

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