Description

Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltantalum Tetrachloride is a highly specialized organometallic compound of tantalum, serving as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined molecular structure, which provides a controlled source of tantalum for depositing high-purity, high-performance thin films. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries who require precise and reliable metal-organic precursors for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes.

Application

• Thin Film Deposition Precursor: A key starting material for the CVD and ALD of tantalum-containing films, such as tantalum nitride (TaN) and tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5), used as diffusion barriers and high-k dielectrics in microelectronics.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging the unique reactivity of the tantalum center.
• Materials Science Development: Used in the research and development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), ceramics, and other advanced inorganic materials.
• Surface Coating Technology: Facilitates the creation of specialized corrosion-resistant or wear-resistant coatings on various substrates.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for investigating new organometallic chemistry and developing next-generation electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltantalum Tetrachloride
CAS No.	71414-47-6
Molecular Formula	C10H15Cl4Ta
Molecular Weight	449.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Tantalum(IV) Tetrachloride; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)tantalum Tetrachloride; Cp*TaCl4; TaCl4(C5Me5); 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl Tantalum Tetrachloride; Tantalum, tetrachloro(η5-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; (η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)tetrachlorotantalum(IV)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltantalum Tetrachloride is manufactured and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for sensitive deposition processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay and impurity profiling via techniques like NMR and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee the material meets the exacting standards required for semiconductor and advanced research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this product must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a glovebox or sealed vessel to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay)	≥ 95% (typical)
Tantalum (Ta) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details

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