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Methylgermanium trichloride, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
Methylgermanium trichloride is used as a precursor for the synthesis of five-coordinated spirocyclic anionic methylgermanates by reacting with catechol. It is also involved in the photo-chemical adsorption of organo-germanium on a hydrogen terminated atomically flat silicon surface using xenon excimer light.
Solubility
Miscible with ether.
Notes
Sensitive to moisture and reacts violently with water. Also hydrolysis takes place when contact with water. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.
Specifications
Color
Colorless to Yellow
Density
1.706 g/mL
Boiling Point
111°C
Flash Point
10°C (50°F)
Odor
Chlorine-like
Refractive Index
1.4685
Linear Formula
CH3GeCl3
Quantity
10 g
UN Number
UN2924
Sensitivity
Moisture sensitive
Hazard Category
H225-H314-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H314-H318
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
213-604-6
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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