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

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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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7783-71-3
Molecular Formula F5Ta
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 275.94
MDL Number MFCD00042542
InChI Key YRGLXIVYESZPLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-I
Synonym tantalum pentafluoride, tantalum v fluoride, tantalum fluoride, tantalum fluoride taf5, taf5
PubChem CID 82218
IUPAC Name pentafluorotantalum
SMILES F[Ta](F)(F)(F)F

Specifications

Boiling Point 229.5°C
Melting Point 96.8°C
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 50 g
Assay Percent Range 99.9%, metal basis
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.
Formula Weight 275.94
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Decomposition Information Decomposes in water forming tantalum oxyfluoride
Density 4.74
Chemical Name or Material Tantalum(V) Fluoride
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