CAS 6074-84-6 Tantalum(V) ethoxide - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

PET,Pentaethoxytantalum,Pentaethyl tantalate,Tantalum pentaethoxide

IUPAC Name

ethanolate;tantalum(5+);

Molecular Weight

406.25

Molecular Formula

Ta(OC2H5)5

Canonical SMILES

CCO[Ta](OCC)(OCC)(OCC)OCC

InChI

1S/5C2H5O.Ta/c5*1-2-3;/h5*2H2,1H3;/q5*-1;+5,HSXKFDGTKKAEHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI Key

HSXKFDGTKKAEHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

21 °C (lit.)

Storage

2-8°C

Complexity

2.8

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

228-010-2

Exact Mass

406.118g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

Heavy Atom Count

MDL Number

MFCD00049785

Monoisotopic Mass

406.118g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

115A^2

Application

Tantalum(V) ethoxide serves as a versatile precursor for creating tantalum oxide thin films through techniques such as chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, and sol-gel processing. These thin films play a vital role in the semiconductor, electrochromic, and optical industries. Additionally, Tantalum(V) ethoxide is utilized in research for synthesizing novel compounds with unique molecular structures, such as oxo-alkoxide-carboxylates. Furthermore, it aids in the preparation of tantalum oxide nanoparticles, which are valuable for imaging applications in cartilage. Known for its excellent volatility and thermal stability, this compound is typically synthesized by anodic oxidation of tantalum in anhydrous ethanol.

January 27, 2025

Efficient Precursor for Tantalum Oxide Films

Using Alfa Chemistry's Tantalum(V) ethoxide in our lab, we achieved precise tantalum oxide layers through ALD and CVD. The high volatility ensured smooth deposition. Ideal for semiconductors, this product is reliable and easy to handle.