N-Methyl-N-Trimethylsilyl Trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA), 98%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H12F3NOSi
Molecular Weight:  199.25 g/mo;
CAS Number: 24589-78-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 8.8 mm Hg ( 27 °C)
Autoignition temp. No data available
Explosion limit No data available
Assay Purity >98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.383
B pt. 130-132 °C (lit.)
M pt. 98-100°C
Density 1.075 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Form liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H315,H319,H335
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
MSTFA is applied as a derivatizing agent in GC-MS analysis of steroids amino acids carbohydrates and drugs. It enhances volatility and thermal stability of polar analytes for chromatography.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
N-Methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid silylating reagent with formula CHFNOSi molecular weight 199.27 boiling point 126C and flash point 25C.