Dimethylgermanium dichloride 

Synonym: Dichlorodimethylgermane, Dimethyldichlorogermane, Dichloro(dimethyl)germane, (CH3)2GeCl2

CAS Number 1529-48-2 | MDL Number MFCD00013588 | EC Number 216-216-5

Dimethylgermanium dichloride Chemical Structure

Product codeGE9482
CAS number1529-48-2
Assay (purity)98.5%+
Purity methodby GC
Metal purity99%-Ge
Molecular weight173.62
Formliquid
Appearancecolorless to straw colored liquid
Boiling point124.0 °C (255.2 °F)
Freezing point-22 °C (-7.6 °F)
Flash point32 °C (89.6 °F)
Sensitivitymoisture
Molecular formulaC2H6Cl2Ge
Linear formula(CH3)2GeCl2
Packagingglassware/metal containers/bubblers

Dimethylgermanium dichloride is used as organogermanium compound for proteomics research and synthesis. It’s features allow it to be used as an organic intermediate as well as in chemical research.

Ereztech manufactures and sells this product in small and bulk volumes. Glass ampules, bottles or metal ampules or bubblers are available for packaging. For additional analytical information or details about purchasing Dimethylgermanium dichloride contact us at sales@ereztech.com

Safety information

UN2920
Hazardous class3(8)
Packing groupII
PictogramsGHS02
Signal wordDANGER
Hazard statementsH226-H314-H318
Precautionary statementsP210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264-P280
Transport descriptionCORROSIVE LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Dimethylgermanium dichloride)
In TSCA registryNo (sold for research and development usage only)

First Aid Measures

General adviceConsult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of the dangerous area.
Eye contactRinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin contactWash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
InhalationIf breathed in, move person into the fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
If swallowedDo NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Certificates of analysis (CoA)

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Lot# 007/1209 Lot# 007/1197

External identifiers for Dimethylgermanium dichloride

Pubchem CID73724
SMILESC[Ge](C)(Cl)Cl
IUPAC Namedichloro(dimethyl)germane
InchI IdentifierInChI=1S/C2H6Cl2Ge/c1-5(2,3)4/h1-2H3
InchI KeyYQECBLVSMFAWIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Ereztech synthesizes and sells additional Ge-compounds.

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