Germanium(IV) ethoxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is a sol-gel intermediate for optical fibers and photosensitive.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14165-55-0
• MDL Number: MFCD00015121
• Synonym: Germanium tetraethoxide; Tetraethoxygermane

• Melting Point: -72°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.14 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 185.5°C
• Flash Point: 49°C (121°F)
• Odor: Alcohol-like
• Linear Formula: Ge(OC₂H₅)₄
• Refractive Index: 1.407
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in anhydrous alcohol and benzene; Hydrolyzes in water
• Formula Weight: 252.84
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Germanium(IV) ethoxide

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