Germane, tetraethyl- cas no:597-63-7

NameGermane, tetraethyl-
CAS597-63-7
SynonymsNSC 65800;Tetraethylgermane; Tetraethylgermanium
EINECS(EC#)209-905-7
Molecular FormulaC8H20 Ge
Molecular Weight188.85

refractive indexn20/D 1.442(lit.)
storage tempFlammables area

Hazardclass3

Hazard Xn
Risk 10-22-36/37/38
Safety

Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Animal experiments show stimulation of blood formation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.See also GERMANIUM COMPOUNDS.
Safety Information of Tetraethyl germane (CAS NO.597-63-7):
Hazard Codes: Xn
Risk Statements: 10-22-36/37/38
10:  Flammable 
22:  Harmful if swallowed 
36:  Irritating to the eyes 
37:  Irritating to the respiratory system 
38:  Irritating to the skin 
Safety Statements: 16-26-36
16:  Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	intraperitoneal	3580mg/kg (3580mg/kg)		"Investigations in the Field of Organogermanium Chemistry," Rijkens, F., and G.J.M. Van Der Kerk, Utrecht, Netherlands, Schotanus & Jens Utrecht N.V., 1964Vol. -, Pg. 95, 1964.
mouse	LD50	oral	2870mg/kg (2870mg/kg)		"Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J., Prague, Czechoslovakia, Avicenum, 1986Vol. -, Pg. 1241, 1986.
rat	LD50	intraperitoneal	780mg/kg (780mg/kg)		"Investigations in the Field of Organogermanium Chemistry," Rijkens, F., and G.J.M. Van Der Kerk, Utrecht, Netherlands, Schotanus & Jens Utrecht N.V., 1964Vol. -, Pg. 95, 1964.
rat	LD50	intravenous	460mg/kg (460mg/kg)		"Investigations in the Field of Organogermanium Chemistry," Rijkens, F., and G.J.M. Van Der Kerk, Utrecht, Netherlands, Schotanus & Jens Utrecht N.V., 1964Vol. -, Pg. 95, 1964.
rat	LD50	oral	700mg/kg (700mg/kg)		"Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J., Prague, Czechoslovakia, Avicenum, 1986Vol. -, Pg. 1241, 1986.