Description

Tetra-n-Propylgermane is a high-purity organogermanium compound, specifically a tetraalkylgermane, serving as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in providing a controlled source of germanium for the deposition of germanium-containing thin films and nanomaterials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, electronics, and photovoltaic industries, where precise material engineering is paramount.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a volatile germanium source for depositing high-purity germanium (Ge) or germanium-containing (e.g., SiGe) thin films on semiconductor wafers.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Precursor for the synthesis of novel organogermanium compounds, polymers, and catalysts with specialized properties.
• Nanotechnology Research: Used in the bottom-up synthesis of germanium nanoparticles and nanowires for optoelectronic and sensing applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the research and development of organogermanium-based pharmaceutical candidates.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or modifier to impart specific thermal or mechanical properties to specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetra-n-Propylgermane
CAS No.	994-65-0
Molecular Formula	C12H28Ge
Molecular Weight	245.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Germanium, tetrapropyl-; Tetrapropylgermane; Tetrapropylgermanium; n-Propylgermanium; Tetrakis(propyl)germane; TPGe; Ge(Pr)4; Tetra-n-propylgermane
EINECS	213-618-5

Quality Control

Our Tetra-n-Propylgermane is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and elemental analysis to verify identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and handled with appropriate precautions to prevent pressure build-up and evaporation loss. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.98 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.46
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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