Germane
[CAS# 7782-65-2]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Organometallic compound >> Organic germanium
• Name: Germane
• Synonyms: Germanium tetrahydride; Germanium(4+) hydride; Monogermane; Tetrahydrogermane
• Molecular Formula: GeH₄
• Molecular Weight: 76.64
• CAS Registry Number: 7782-65-2
• EC Number: 231-961-6

Properties

• Density: 1.53 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: -165 ºC^**
• Boiling point: -88 ºC^**

^* "International Chemical Safety Cards" data were obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)

^** "Metal-Organics Catalog" physical property data were obtained from Gelest, Inc. of Morrisville, Pennsylvania (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Flammable gases	Flam. Gas	1	H220
Gases under pressure (liquid)	Press. Gas (Liq.)		H280
Gases under pressure (compressed)	Press. Gas (Comp.)		H280
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302