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GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE

Synonym(s):Tetraethoxygermanium

  • CAS NO.:14165-55-0
  • Empirical Formula: C8H20GeO4
  • Molecular Weight: 252.88
  • MDL number: MFCD00015121
  • EINECS: 238-007-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-05 16:40:08
GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE Structural

What is GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to very light yellow liquid

The Uses of GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE

It is a sol-gel intermediate for optical fibers and photosensitive.

Purification Methods

Distil it through a 10cm Vigreux column (p 11) under reduced pressure. Alternatively distil it through a Fenske glass helices (p 11) column fitted with a total condensation variable take-off stillhead. Fractionate it under reduced pressure using a reflux ratio of 10:1. [Johnson & Fritz J Am Chem Soc 75 718 1953, Bradley J Chem Soc 4916 1956, Beilstein 1 IV 1308.]

Properties of GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE

Melting point: -72°C
Boiling point: 185-6°C
Density  1.14 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.407(lit.)
Flash point: 121 °F
form  Liquid
Specific Gravity 1.134
color  Colorless
Water Solubility  Soluble in anhydrous alcohol and benzene. Hydrolyzes in water
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
BRN  3661173
CAS DataBase Reference 14165-55-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Ethanol, germanium(4+) salt (14165-55-0)

Safety information for GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for GERMANIUM(IV) ETHOXIDE

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