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

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.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 229.5°C
• Melting Point: 96.8°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 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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