TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE

Synonym(s):Tributylgermane

CAS NO.：998-39-0
Empirical Formula: C12H28Ge
Molecular Weight: 244.99
MDL number: MFCD00077987
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

Chemical properties

Reduces acid chlorides to aldehydes in presence of Pd(0). Effects free-radical reductive addition of alkyl halides to olefins. Reduces benzylic chlorides 70x faster than silyl hydrides.

The Uses of TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE

Efficient reducing agent for benzylic chlorides.1

The Uses of TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE

Tri-n-butylgermanium hydride is used in the reduction of benzylic chlorides. It is also used as pharmaceutical intermediate.

General Description

Tributylgermanium hydride is a radical generating reagent. Reductive alkylation of active olefins with alkyl halides with tributylgermanium hydride was investigated in detail.

Properties of TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE

Melting point:	<0°C
Boiling point:	123 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.949 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.45(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
solubility	Not miscible.
form	Liquid
Specific Gravity	0.92
Sensitive	Air & Moisture Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	998-39-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.