Name | Tetramethylgermanium |
Synonyms | tl81 (CH3)4Ge TETRAMETHYLGERMANE Tetramethylgermane Tetramethylgermanium TETRAMETHYLGERMANIUM tetramethyl-germaniu GERMANIUM TETRAMETHYL Tetralmethylgermanium TETRAMETHYLGERMANIUM SOLUTION, ~2.9 M IN THF |
CAS | 865-52-1 |
EINECS | 212-745-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H12Ge/c1-5(2,3)4/h1-4H3 |
Molecular Formula | C4H12Ge |
Molar Mass | 132.78 |
Density | 0.978 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -88 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Boling Point | 43-44 °C/740 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | −35°F |
Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. |
Vapor Presure | 6.74 psi ( 20 °C) |
Appearance | liquid |
Specific Gravity | 0.978 |
Color | colorless |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Sensitive | 4: no reaction with water under neutral conditions |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.389(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00014843 |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36 - Irritating to the eyes R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | LY5345000 |
TSCA | No |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
Introduction | tetramethylgermanium is an organo-germanium compound with the chemical formula Ge(CH3)4. It is stable at normal temperature and pressure, should avoid oxide contact. |
properties | tetramethylgermanium is a colorless oily liquid with a chloroform-like odor. It is soluble in ethanol, ether and gasoline. It reacts slowly with nitric acid at 0°C. |
Use | tetramethylgermanium can be used as a methylating agent for transfer metallization: |
preparation | tetramethylgermanium may be formed by the reaction of germanium tetrachloride and methyl magnesium chloride. It is also possible to use dimethyl zinc or dimethyl cadmium instead of methyl magnesium chloride. |