Tantalum(V) ethoxide, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Tantalum(V) ethoxide acts as a precursor used in the preparation of ultra thin films of tantalum oxide and other tantalum containing films, which finds application in semiconductors. It is also used to prepare tantalum oxide nanoparticles for the imaging cartilage.

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Applications
Tantalum(V) ethoxide acts as a precursor used in the preparation of ultra thin films of tantalum oxide and other tantalum containing films, which finds application in semiconductors. It is also used to prepare tantalum oxide nanoparticles for the imaging cartilage.

Solubility
Soluble in organic solvents.

Notes
Moisture sensitive and air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6074-84-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H25O5Ta
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 406.25
• MDL Number: MFCD00049785
• InChI Key: HSXKFDGTKKAEHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tantalum v ethoxide, tantalum 5+ ethanolate, tantalum ethoxide, tantalum 5+ pentaethanolate, ethanol, tantalum 5+ salt, pentaethoxytantalum v, ethanol, tantalum 5+ salt 5:1, tantalum ethylate, pentaethyl tantalate, tantalum pentaethoxide
• PubChem CID: 160806
• SMILES: CCO[Ta](OCC)(OCC)(OCC)OCC

• Boiling Point: 145°C (0.1mmHg)
• Melting Point: 18°C to 19°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Linear Formula: Ta(OCH₂CH₃)₅
• UN Number: UN2924
• Beilstein: 3678999
• Flash Point: 30°C (86°F)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in organic solvents.
• IUPAC Name: pentaethoxytantalum
• Formula Weight: 406.25
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Refractive Index: 1.488
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Density: 1.566
• Chemical Name or Material: Tantalum(V) ethoxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Tantalum(V) ethoxide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethanol, tantalum(5+) salt

RUO – Research Use Only