Compound Q&A
What industries use germaniumtetrachloride (CAS: 10038-98-9)?
Answer
Germaniumtetrachloride (CAS: 10038-98-9) is widely used in the semiconductor industry for the preparation of high-purity germanium. It is also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain organogermanium compounds, in the polymer industry for the modification of polymer properties, and in sensor technology for the fabrication of gas sensors.
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
