Tetramethylgermanium, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Employed as a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) precursor to germanium oxide thin films.

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.

Applications
Employed as a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) precursor to germanium oxide thin films.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly sealed and store in cool, dry condition in well ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 865-52-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H12Ge
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.77
• MDL Number: MFCD00014843
• InChI Key: ZRLCXMPFXYVHGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tetramethylgermanium, germanium, tetramethyl, germane, tetramethyl, tetramethyl germane, tetramethyl germanium, acmc-1bk8h, germanium tetramethyl, ch3 4ge, 4-04-00-04282 beilstein handbook reference
• PubChem CID: 70079
• IUPAC Name: tetramethylgermane
• SMILES: C[Ge](C)(C)C

• Melting Point: -88°C
• Density: 0.975
• Boiling Point: 42°C to 44°C
• Flash Point: −37°C (−35°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.389
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 132.73
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tetramethylgermanium

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Tetramethylgermanium

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Tetramethylgermanium

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