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Tantalum(V) chloride, Puratronic™, 99.99% (metals basis)

Catalog No. AA1088006
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CAS: 7721-01-9 | Cl5Ta | 358.20 g/mol

Tantalum(V) chloride is used to form mixed chloro-aryloxide compounds, such as [Ta(OC6H3-2,6-i-Pr2)2Cl3]2, which form pyridine or phosphine adducts with a distorted six-coordinate geometry. It is also used as a starting material for new edge-bridged octahedral M6 cluster compounds such as CsErTa6Cl18.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7721-01-9
Molecular Formula Cl5Ta
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 358.20
MDL Number MFCD00011253
InChI Key OEIMLTQPLAGXMX-UHFFFAOYSA-I
IUPAC Name tantalum(5+) pentachloride
SMILES [Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ta+5]

Specifications

Boiling Point 242°C
Melting Point 216°C
Physical Form Resublimed Crystalline
Quantity 5 g
Assay Percent Range 99.99%, metal basis
Solubility Information Soluble in water (reacts). Also soluble in ethanol,ether and carbon tetrachloride.
Formula Weight 358.21
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Density 3.68
Chemical Name or Material Tantalum(V) Chloride, Ampouled under argon
Hazard Category H302-H314-H335
Hazard Statement When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation DOT Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 231-755-6
RTECSNumber WW5600000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

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