Description

Tris(Trifluoromethyl)Bromogermane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound, specifically a bromogermane derivative with three trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound serves as a critical precursor and building block in advanced materials science and specialty chemical synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce germanium and fluorine-containing functional groups. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries for applications in thin-film deposition, surface modification, and the development of novel catalysts or polymers.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create germanium-containing thin films for microelectronics.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a key reagent for synthesizing novel organogermanium polymers and hybrid materials with unique thermal and optical properties.
• Catalyst Development: Employed in research to develop novel Lewis acid catalysts or catalyst ligands for specialized organic transformations.
• Surface Functionalization: Utilized to modify material surfaces with fluorinated germanium groups, altering surface energy and reactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a specialized building block in the research and synthesis of novel bioactive compounds containing germanium.
• Fluorochemical Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research into the chemistry of highly fluorinated organometallics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Trifluoromethyl)Bromogermane
CAS No.	65094-18-0
Molecular Formula	C3BrF9Ge
Molecular Weight	328.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromotris(trifluoromethyl)germane; Germane, bromotris(trifluoromethyl)-; (Trifluoromethyl)germanium bromide; Tris(trifluoromethyl)germanium bromide; Bromotris(trifluoromethyl)germyl; GeBr(CF3)3; Bromogermane, tris(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Trifluoromethyl)Bromogermane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and high-tech manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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