Description

Germanium(IV) Methoxide is a high-purity organometallic compound widely used as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile germanium source for sol-gel processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), enabling the production of high-performance inorganic films and coatings. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, optical coating, and specialty ceramics industries seeking precise control over material composition and nanostructure.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: As a precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of germanium oxide (GeO₂) or germanium-containing thin films for electronic and photonic devices.
• Optical Coatings: Key starting material in sol-gel processes to produce high-refractive-index, anti-reflective, or protective coatings for lenses, optical fibers, and laser components.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Used to dope or modify the properties of silica-based glasses and ceramics, enhancing their thermal, mechanical, or optical characteristics.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a germanium source for preparing heterogeneous catalysts used in petrochemical refining and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Research: Employed in the synthesis of germanium-based nanoparticles, nanowires, and other nanostructures for advanced material science applications.
• Protective & Functional Coatings: Formulation of inorganic-organic hybrid (ORMOSIL) coatings that provide enhanced durability, corrosion resistance, or specific surface functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germanium(IV) Methoxide
CAS No.	992-91-6
Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₂GeO₄
Molecular Weight	196.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium Methoxide; Tetramethoxygermane; Germanium Tetramethoxide; Tetramethoxygermanium(IV); Methoxygermane; TMOG; Ge(OCH₃)₄
EINECS	213-606-7

Quality Control

Our Germanium(IV) Methoxide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding applications. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, with comprehensive analytical testing performed using advanced techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and oxidation. Handle and open containers only in a dry, inert glovebox or under a positive pressure of inert gas.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ge Content)	≥ 36.0 %
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	1.25 - 1.35 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.390 - 1.410
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5 %

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