Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Germaniumtetrachloride (CAS: 10038-98-9)?
Answer
Germaniumtetrachloride (CAS: 10038-98-9) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 254.59 g/mol. It has a melting point of 67.5°C and a boiling point of 112.5°C. It is soluble in organic solvents like chloroform and benzene but is only slightly soluble in water. Chemically, it is highly reactive and prone to hydrolysis to form germanium dioxide and hydrogen chloride gas.
About
CAS No
10038-98-9
English Name
Germaniumtetrachloride
Molecular Formula
GeCl4
Molecular Weight
214.4 g/mol
SMILES
Cl[Ge](Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChIKey
IEXRMSFAVATTJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-08 00:00
