Germanium(IV) ethoxide, 99.995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Preparation of GeO2 by CVD; intermediate in sol-gel synthesis

Preparation of Germanium oxide by CVD.Sol-gel intermediate for optical fibers and photosensitive SiO2-BeO2 glasses.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14165-55-0
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₂₀GeO₄
• 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: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water.
• Formula Weight: 252.84
• Percent Purity: 99.995%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Germanium (IV) ethoxide

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