Basic information
- CAS
865-52-1- Standard SMILES
[CH3][Ge]([CH3])([CH3])[CH3]- InChIKey
ZRLCXMPFXYVHGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N- Molecular formula
- C4H12Ge
- Average molar mass
- 132.77 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 134.0150781
Overview
Tetramethylgermane is an organogermanium compound that is germanium which carries four methyl groups. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Tetramethylgermanium
- IUPAC
- tetramethylgermane
- English name
- Tetramethylgermane
- Molecular formula
- C4H12Ge
- Molecular weight
- 132.78
Names & synonyms
TetramethylgermaniumGermane, tetramethyl-Germanium, tetramethylRefChem:897356212-745-0Tetramethylgermane865-52-1Germanium, tetramethyl-TL 81EINECS 212-745-0Me4GeBRN 3660066
Show more names
tl81tetramethyl-germaniuTetralmethylgermaniumTetramethylgermane,99%Tetramethylgermanium,97%Tetramethylgermanium,98%
MFCD00014843(CH3)4Ge4-04-00-04282 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)Tetramethyl germaniumC4H12Getetra-methyl-germaniumTetramethylgermanium, 98%GERMANIUM TETRAMETHYL
Database identifiers
- CAS
865-52-1- PubChem CID
- 70079
- DTXSID
DTXSID70235600- ChEBI
CHEBI:231506- EC Number
- 212-745-0
- Nikkaji
- J95.354G
Properties
Computed structural properties
- Topological polar surface area
- 0 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable bonds
- 0
- Heavy atoms
- 5
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 19.1
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Chemical ClassesMetals -> Metals, Organic Compounds
Vapor Pressure30.0 [mmHg]
Physical DescriptionClear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- -88 °C · -88 °C (dec.) (lit.)
- Boiling point
- 43 · 43-44 °C/740 mmHg (lit.)
- Density
- 0.978 g/mL · 0.978 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
- vapor pressure
- 6.74 psi · 6.74 psi ( 20 °C)
- refractive index
- 20 · n20/D 1.389(lit.)
- Flash point
- 35 °F · −35 °F
- storage temp.
- Flammables area
- form
- liquid
- Specific Gravity
- 0.978 · 0.978
- color
- colorless
- Water Solubility
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification
Danger
H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P321, P330, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 44 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard information
Hazards SummaryInhalation lethal concentration (mouse) > 2,500 mg/m3/10min; [RTECS] A strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Germanium. See Tetramethyl lead.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 2 (100%)
Toxicology
Adverse EffectsNeurotoxin - Other CNS neurotoxin
Safety data
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
- wgk
- 3
- tsca
- No
- rtecs
- LY5345000
- ridadr
- UN 1993 3/PG 2
- hs_code
- 2931900090
- risk_code
- 11-20/21/22-36-36/37
- Signal word
Chemistry & industry
Applications
UsesEmployed as a Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) precursor to germanium oxide thin films.
UsesCVD precursor to germanium oxide thin films.
Upstream & downstream products
Downstream products
Suppliers40 total
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
上海源象化学有限公司17312431727 · [email protected]
湖北永阔科技有限公司027-59223108 15972152991 · [email protected]
上海麦克林生化科技股份有限公司021-50706066 15221275939 · [email protected]
INTATRADE GmbH+49 3493/605464 · [email protected]
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd.+86-0571-88938639 17705817739 · [email protected]
上海迈瑞尔生化科技有限公司4006356688 18621169109 · [email protected]
武汉易泰科技有限公司上海分公司18930552037 · [email protected]
阿法埃莎（中国）化学有限公司400-6106006 · [email protected]
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