Tantalum(V) fluoride, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11347667	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 014052.09	10 g
11337667	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 014052.18	50 g

Description

Tantalum(V) fluoride is used as a Friedel-Crafts catalyst. It combines with hydrogen fluoride and acts as a catalyst for the alkylation of alkanes and alkenes as well as the protonation of aromatic compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-71-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 275.94
• InChI Key: YRGLXIVYESZPLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-I
• PubChem CID: 82218
• SMILES: F[Ta](F)(F)(F)F

• Molecular Formula: F5Ta
• MDL Number: MFCD00042542
• Synonym: tantalum pentafluoride, tantalum v fluoride, tantalum fluoride, tantalum fluoride taf5, taf5
• IUPAC Name: pentafluorotantalum

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 229.5°C
• CAS: 7783-71-3
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9%, metal basis
• MDL Number: MFCD00042542
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water forming tantalum oxyfluoride. Soluble in conc. and fuming HNO₃Soluble in carbon disulfide,carbon tetrachloride and chloroform. Slightly soluble in acetic acid and ethanol.
• SMILES: F[Ta](F)(F)(F)F
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 275.94
• Formula Weight: 275.94
• Decomposition Information: Decomposes in water forming tantalum oxyfluoride
• Chemical Name or Material: Tantalum(V) Fluoride

• Melting Point: 96.8°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: F5Ta
• Synonym: tantalum pentafluoride, tantalum v fluoride, tantalum fluoride, tantalum fluoride taf5, taf5
• InChI Key: YRGLXIVYESZPLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-I
• IUPAC Name: pentafluorotantalum
• PubChem CID: 82218
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.74

Safety and Handling

P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

H302+H312+H332-H314-H335

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

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