Germanium(IV) ethoxide
乙氧基锗(IV)
Also known as: Germanium tetraethoxide, Tetraethoxygermane, Tetraethoxygermanium, Ethyl orthogermanate, Orthogermanic acid tetraethyl ester, Germanium ethoxide, Germanium ethylate, tetraethyl orthogermanate
Germanium(IV) ethoxide (CAS 14165-55-0) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H20GeO4 and a molecular weight of 252.88200 g/mol. It is also known as Germanium tetraethoxide, Tetraethoxygermane and Tetraethoxygermanium. Key properties include a melting point of -72°C, a boiling point of 185-6°C, a density of 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 121 °F. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 14165-55-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-1992753-6
- Molecular Formula
- C8H20GeO4
- Chinese Name
- 乙氧基锗(IV)
- Molecular Weight
- 252.88200 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -72°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 185-6°C |
| Density | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 121 °F |
| Exact Mass | 254.05700 |
| PSA | 36.92000 |
| LogP | 1.56800 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.407(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Germanium(IV) ethoxide?
The CAS number of Germanium(IV) ethoxide is 14165-55-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Germanium(IV) ethoxide?
Germanium(IV) ethoxide has molecular formula C8H20GeO4 and molecular weight 252.88200 g/mol.
Is Germanium(IV) ethoxide hazardous?
Germanium(IV) ethoxide has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
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