| abstract |
The invention comprises compounds of the formula R3GeONO2 and R3[GeO]3PO, where R is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl. The nitrate can be prepared by reacting R3GeCl with AgNO3, the phosphate by reacting R3GeCl with Ag3PO4 or reacting R3GeOGeR3 with P4O10. Examples are given. Solvents used may be tetrahydrofuran, benzene or cyclohexane. |