N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide with trimethylchlorosilane
SIGMA/T6381 - with 1% trimethylchlorosilane, derivatization grade (GC derivatization), LiChropur™
Synonym: BSTFA + TMCS
CAS Number: 25561-30-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H18F3NOSi2
Molecular Weight: 257.40
MDL Number: MFCD00008269
Linear Formula: CF3C[=NSi(CH3)3]OSi(CH3)3
Product Type: Chemical
| bp | 45-50 °C/14 mmHg (lit.) |
| color | hazy clear to colorless |
| contains | 1% trimethylchlorosilane as additive |
| density | 0.97 g/mL (lit.) |
| grade | derivatization grade (GC derivatization) |
| InChI | 1S/C8H18F3NOSi2/c1-14(2,3 |
| InChI key | XCOBLONWWXQEBS-KPKJPENVSA |
| quality | LiChropur™ |
| with 1% trimethylchlorosilane | |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: derivatization reagent reaction type: Silylations |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | C[Si](C)(C)OC(=N[Si](C) |
| solubility | hexane: miscible 100 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| Application: | BSTFA+TMCS has been used as derivatizing reagent for GC-MS determination of natural and synthetic estrogenic steroids. |
| General description: | N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)tr |
| Legal Information: | LiChropur is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Other Notes: | The position of the silyl groups has not been unequivocally established. It has been referred to as both N,N and N,O. |
| Packaging: | Clear borosilicate glass, high hydrolytic resistance (Type I) |
| Packaging: | Sealed ampules contain 1 ml. Gram sizes are in screw-cap bottles. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H315 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F,C |
| Risk Statements | 11-34 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2924 8(3) / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 44.1 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 6.7 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 45-50 °C/14 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.97 g/mL (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 23151817 |



