Description

Germanium(4+) 2-Methoxyethanolate is a high-purity organogermanium compound primarily used as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise control over germanium content and reactivity in organic matrices. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics and specialty chemical sectors developing novel semiconductors, catalysts, and optical materials.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for depositing high-purity germanium-containing thin films.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the preparation of homogeneous and heterogeneous germanium-based catalysts.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and hybrid organic-inorganic materials.
• Optical Material Production: Employed in the fabrication of germanium-doped glasses and other optical components with specific refractive indices.
• Research & Development: An essential reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new organometallic chemistry and germanium applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceutical research, given its unique reactivity profile.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Germanium(4+) 2-Methoxyethanolate
CAS No.	93840-00-7
Molecular Formula	C12H28GeO8 or [Ge(OCH2CH2OCH3)4]
Molecular Weight	373.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra(2-methoxyethoxy)germanium; Germanium(IV) 2-methoxyethoxide; Tetrakis(2-methoxyethoxy)germanium; Germanium tetra(2-methoxyethoxide); 2-Methoxyethanol germanium(4+) salt; Ge(MOE)4; Germanium methoxyethoxide; Germanium(4+) methoxyethanolate
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Quality Control

Our Germanium(4+) 2-Methoxyethanolate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed when not in use. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ge content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	< 0.5%

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