Description

Tris(Trifluoromethyl)Chlorogermane is a highly reactive organogermanium compound characterized by its trifluoromethyl groups and germanium-chlorine bond. This specialized reagent is valued for its role as a key building block in advanced materials science and semiconductor research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the electronics and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel germanium-based polymers and as a precursor for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) for depositing germanium-containing thin films.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a critical monomer or intermediate in the development of fluorinated organogermanium polymers and hybrid materials.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Surface Functionalization: Employed to modify surfaces with trifluoromethyl-germyl groups, altering wettability and chemical resistance.
• Photonics and Optoelectronics: A potential precursor for materials used in optical waveguides and nonlinear optical devices due to the properties imparted by the germanium and fluorine atoms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new organometallic chemistry and the properties of germanium(IV) compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Trifluoromethyl)Chlorogermane
CAS No.	66348-17-2
Molecular Formula	C3ClF9Ge
Molecular Weight	279.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorotris(trifluoromethyl)germane; (Trifluoromethyl)germanium Trichloride (related); Tris(trifluoromethyl)germyl Chloride; Germanium, chlorotris(trifluoromethyl)-; GeCl(CF3)3; Chlorogermane, tris(trifluoromethyl)-; Trifluoromethylchlorogermane
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Trifluoromethyl)Chlorogermane is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by NMR and GC-MS, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture ingress and 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%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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