Description

Germane, Tris(trifluoromethyl)- is a highly volatile organogermanium compound featuring three trifluoromethyl groups bonded to a germanium center. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor and intermediate in advanced materials science and semiconductor research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the electronics and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise deposition and controlled reactivity.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a high-purity germanium source for depositing thin films containing germanium and fluorine on semiconductor wafers.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a key building block for synthesizing novel fluorinated organogermanium polymers and hybrid materials with tailored thermal and electronic properties.
• Semiconductor Dopant Precursor: Used in the development of next-generation microelectronic and optoelectronic devices where controlled doping is critical.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or catalyst component in specialized fluorination and cross-coupling reactions due to its unique electronic characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemistry Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of novel compounds where the Ge-CF3 moiety is incorporated for bioactivity or stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germane, Tris(trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	66348-14-9
Molecular Formula	C3HGeF9
Molecular Weight	280.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(trifluoromethyl)germane; (Trifluoromethyl)germane; Germanium, tris(trifluoromethyl)-; Hydrotris(trifluoromethyl)germane; GeH(CF3)3; Tris(trifluoromethyl)germanium hydride
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Quality Control

Our Germane, Tris(trifluoromethyl)- is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive applications like semiconductor fabrication. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and FTIR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area, preferably under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid / gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
NMR Analysis	Conforms

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