Description

Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Germane CAS NO 66348-15-0 is a specialized organogermanium compound featuring two highly electronegative trifluoromethyl groups bonded to a germanium center. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor in advanced materials science and semiconductor research, particularly for the deposition of germanium-containing thin films. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the electronics and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring precise control over germanium incorporation at the atomic level.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity germanium carbide (GeC) or doped germanium thin films in semiconductor fabrication.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel fluorinated organogermanium polymers and hybrid materials with unique thermal and chemical resistance.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces with fluorinated germanium groups, altering wettability and electronic properties.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand or catalyst component in organometallic chemistry and fluorination reactions.
• Photonics & Optoelectronics: Potential use in the development of germanium-based optical fibers and waveguides with tailored refractive indices.
• Lithography & Etching: May be employed in plasma-based processes for advanced patterning in microelectronics manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Germane
CAS No.	66348-15-0
Molecular Formula	C2H2F6Ge
Molecular Weight	204.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Germane, bis(trifluoromethyl)-; Difluorogermylene, bis(trifluoromethyl)-; (Trifluoromethyl)germane; Bis(trifluoromethyl)germylene; Hexafluoro-2-germapropane; Germanium, bis(trifluoromethyl)-; Organogermanium precursor 66348-15-0
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Germane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC-MS, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its potential sensitivity to moisture and air, the container should be kept sealed and only opened in a controlled environment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 100 ppm
Metal Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 10 ppm total

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