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Germanium(IV) ethoxide

≥99.95% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Tetraethoxygermanium

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Ge(OC2H5)4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
252.88
Beilstein:
3661173
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.95% trace metals basis

form

liquid

reaction suitability

core: germanium
reagent type: catalyst

impurities

≤0.01% Si

refractive index

n20/D 1.407 (lit.)

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCO[Ge](OCC)(OCC)OCC

InChI

1S/C8H20GeO4/c1-5-10-9(11-6-2,12-7-3)13-8-4/h5-8H2,1-4H3

InChI key

GXMNGLIMQIPFEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Sol-gel intermediate for optical fibers and photosensitive SiO2-BeO2 glasses.

Other Notes

Contains toluene

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

120.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

48.9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Non-Cryst. Solids, 168, 195-195 (1994)
Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 73, 443-443 (1986)

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