Germanium(IV) methoxide
CAS Number992-91-6
FormulaGe(OCH3)4
Mol. Weight196.78 g/mol
Germanium(IV) methoxide
What is Germanium(IV) methoxide?
Germanium(IV) methoxide is a chemical compound with CAS number 992-91-6 and molecular formula Ge(OCH3)4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
• Used as a promoting agent for vanadyl pyrophosphate-catalyzed oxidation reactions1
• Used to prepare sol-gel hybrid organic-inorganic coatings for capillary microextension and gas chromatography (GC)2
• For preparation of metal(IV) β-cyclodextrin bucket wheel complex3
• Preparation of gold nanoparticle templated germania nanoshells4
Specifications
Linear Formula
Ge(OCH3)4
Molecular Weight
196.78 g/mol
Impurities
≤5% methyl alcohol
Boiling Point
66-67 °C/36 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.325 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS06
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H226-H301-H311-H315-H319-H331-H335-H371
Precautionary Statements
P260-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P311
Melting Point
−18 °C (dec.)(lit.)
WGK Germany
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