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Tantalum(V) ethoxide, 99+%
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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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
Specifications
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 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H226 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 228-010-2 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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