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257.4 g/mol
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N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide

CAS25561-30-2EC247-103-9
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Amide
Primary Use
Research Compound

N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide is a silylating reagent commonly used in gas chromatography to derivatize polar compounds, increasing their volatility and thermal stability. It acts as a trimethylsilyl donor, enabling the analysis of a wide range of organic molecules.

silylating reagent for gas chromatographyderivatization agent for analytical chemistry

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

trimethylsilyl 2,2,2-trifluoro-N-trimethylsilylethanimidate

InChIKey

XCOBLONWWXQEBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C[Si](C)(C)N=C(C(F)(F)F)O[Si](C)(C)C

Synonyms (22)
  • BSTFA
  • BSTFA + TMCS
  • BSTFA containing 1% TMCS
  • N,O-bis(TMS)3FAN