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Germanium(II) iodide, 99.99% (metals basis)
Description
Germanium(II) iodide acts as a reagent that forms stable ionic adducts with carbenes. It is also used in the preparation of allylgermanes by reacting with allylstannanes. Further, it reacts with allyl bromide in the presence of zinc iodide to get allylgermanium(IV), which on reacts with carbonyl compounds to give the corresponding homoallylic alcohols.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Yellow to Brown |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid. |
| Formula Weight | 326.4 |
| Percent Purity | 99.99% |
| Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
| Density | 5.37 g/mL |
| Assay | (metals basis) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Germanium(II) iodide |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H314 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III |
| EINECSNumber | 236-998-1 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
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