In order to replace silicones in some of their biomedical applications, e.g. syringe lubrication, implants etc., a series of digermoxanes (R'R2R3Ge)20 (R = n -alkyl, aryl) were synthesized. These compounds are thermally stable oils; their viscosities, depending on the nature of substituents, lie in the range 1-72 cPo (mPa s) at 20 "C.