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: 2026-04-24 14:59:17
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 | n |
| 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. |
Computed Descriptors for TRI-N-BUTYLGERMANE
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