Tantalum(V) methoxide

Description

CAS: 865-35-0 | C5H15O5Ta | 336.118 g/mol

Tantalum(V) methoxide is used in the synthesis of tantalum hydride. Silica-supported alkoxo-tantalum complexes were used in the deperoxidation of cyclohexyl hydroperoxide into cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 865-35-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H15O5Ta
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 336.118
• MDL Number: MFCD00058817
• InChI Key: QASMZJKUEABJNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 12787641
• IUPAC Name: methanolate;tantalum(5+)
• SMILES: C[O-].C[O-].C[O-].C[O-].C[O-].[Ta+5]

• Melting Point: 50°C
• Boiling Point: 189°C (10 mmHg)
• Linear Formula: Ta(OCH₃)₅
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3181
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Reacts with water.
• Formula Weight: 336.12
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Tantalum(V) methoxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228-H302-H315-H319-H335 Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METAL SALTS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only