Title: Germanium Dichloride

CAS Registry Number: 10060-11-4

Molecular Formula: Cl2Ge

Molecular Weight: 143.55

Percent Composition: Cl 49.39%, Ge 50.60%

Line Formula: GeCl2

Literature References: Obtained as residue upon low temp distillation of GeHCl3 (prepd by the reaction of hydrogen chloride with germanium monosulfide): Moulton, Miller, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 78, 2702 (1956).

Properties: Unstable substance, dec into polymeric subchlorides even at low temps. Sol in ether, benzene.