Description

Tantalum(V) Butoxide is a high-purity metal-organic compound primarily used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in providing a controlled source of tantalum for depositing uniform, high-performance thin films and coatings. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, optics, and specialty ceramics industries seeking to enhance product performance through precise material engineering.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing tantalum oxide (Ta2O5) thin films in semiconductor gate dielectrics and memory devices.
• Optical Coatings: Used to create high-refractive-index layers for anti-reflective coatings, interference filters, and optical waveguides.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing tantalum-based nanoparticles, aerogels, and porous ceramics with tailored properties.
• Specialty Catalysts: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in selective organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Protective Coatings: Forms corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant coatings on metal and alloy substrates.
• Dielectric Materials: Used in the fabrication of high-k dielectric materials for advanced capacitors and electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tantalum(V) Butoxide
CAS No.	51094-78-1
Molecular Formula	C20H45O5Ta
Molecular Weight	546.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Tantalum Butoxide; Tantalum Pentabutoxide; Tantalum(V) n-Butoxide; Tantalum n-Butoxide; Tantalum(V) tert-Butoxide (Note: verify specific isomer); Ta(OBu)5; Tantalum Butylate; Butyl Alcohol Tantalum Salt
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Quality Control

Our Tantalum(V) Butoxide is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive deposition processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as tantalum content, trace metal impurities, and solvent residues. Our quality management system adheres to ISO 9001 standards, ensuring reliable supply for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizers and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ta content)	≥ 99.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.2 g/mL
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 10 ppm total
Solvent Residue (GC)	Meets internal specifications

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.