GERMANIUM TETRABROMIDE

Synonym(s):Germanium tetrabromide

CAS NO.：13450-92-5
Empirical Formula: Br4Ge
Molecular Weight: 392.26
MDL number: MFCD00016115
EINECS: 236-612-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-10-17 17:11:55

What is GERMANIUM TETRABROMIDE?

Chemical properties

solid ingot in glass with 99.999% purity; white crystal(s); enthalpy of vaporization 41.4 kJ/mol; can be prepared readily by reacting Ge with Br2 or with GeO2 and HBr solutions [KIR78] [STR93] [CER91] [CRC10]

The Uses of GERMANIUM TETRABROMIDE

It is used as a chemical agent, as a laboratory chemical & for manufacturing of substances.

Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Br-. See also GERMANIUM COMPOUNDS.

Purification Methods

Purify it by simple distillation or fractionation depending on purity. It is soluble in EtOH, CHCl3, *C6H6 and Et2O. It fumes in moist air and is readily hydrolysed by water. [Schenk in Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry (Ed. Brauer) Academic Press Vol I p 718 1963]. LACHRYMATORY.

Properties of GERMANIUM TETRABROMIDE

Melting point:	26.1 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	186.5 °C(lit.)
Density	3.13 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.6269
Flash point:	186.5°C
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	reacts with H2O
form	Low Melting Solid/Liquid, Ampouled Under Argon
color	White to gray
Specific Gravity	3.132
Water Solubility	It reacts in water.
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with water, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	13450-92-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Germane, tetrabromo- (13450-92-5)

Safety information for GERMANIUM TETRABROMIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.