Description

Ethylgermanium Trichloride is a versatile organogermanium compound that serves as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce ethylgermanium functional groups, enabling precise control over material properties in high-tech applications. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer science, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel materials with tailored electronic or structural characteristics.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing germanium-containing thin films.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material for synthesizing a wide range of ethylgermanium derivatives and complexes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a coupling or cross-linking agent to incorporate germanium into polymer backbones, enhancing thermal or optical properties.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst precursor or ligand in the development of novel catalytic systems for organic transformations.
• Material Science R&D: Utilized in the research and development of new hybrid organic-inorganic materials and nanocomposites.
• Photonics and Optoelectronics: Investigated for the fabrication of materials with specific refractive indices or nonlinear optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylgermanium Trichloride
CAS No.	993-42-0
Molecular Formula	C2H5Cl3Ge
Molecular Weight	202.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyltrichlorogermane; Trichloroethylgermane; Ethylgermanium chloride; Germanium, trichloroethyl-; Ethylgermyl trichloride; (Trichlorogermyl)ethane; EGC; EtGeCl3
EINECS	213-597-8

Quality Control

Our Ethylgermanium Trichloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as GC, NMR, and titration, to ensure it meets exacting standards for high-purity organometallic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	~1.70 g/mL
Boiling Point	~125-130 °C

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