Pentakis(dimethylamido)tantalum

Pentakis(dimethylamido)tantalum
Names
IUPAC name
Tantalum(V) dimethylazanide
Other names
Pentakis(dimethylamino)tantalum(V), Tantalum dimethylamide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/5C2H6N.Ta/c5*1-3-2;/h5*1-2H3;/q5*-1;+5
    Key: VSLPMIMVDUOYFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C[N-]C.C[N-]C.C[N-]C.C[N-]C.C[N-]C.[Ta+5]
Properties
C10H30N5Ta
Molar mass 401.333 g·mol−1
Appearance orange powder (xtl)
Melting point 100 °C
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS02: FlammableGHS05: Corrosive
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Pentakis(dimethylamido)tantalum is an organometallic compound of tantalum. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It hydrolyzes readily to release dimethylamine.