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M-132

MSTFA Reagent

ampule of 10 × 1.2 mL, analytical standard, Cerilliant®

Synonym(s):

N-Methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide, N-Trimethylsilyl-N-methyl trifluoroacetamide, MSTFA

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Linear Formula:
CF3CON(CH3)Si(CH3)3
CAS Number:
24589-78-4
Molecular Weight:
199.25
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329817869
EC Number:
246-331-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1941550
MDL number:
MFCD00000411
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

8.8 mmHg ( 27 °C)

reaction suitability

reagent type: derivatization reagent
reaction type: Acylations

packaging

ampule of 10 × 1.2 mL

manufacturer/tradename

Cerilliant®

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.38 (lit.)

bp

130-132 °C (lit.)

density

1.075 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

forensics and toxicology

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C6H12F3NOSi/c1-10(12(2,3)4)5(11)6(7,8)9/h1-4H3

InChI key

MSPCIZMDDUQPGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

MSTFA (N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilylfluoroacetamide) is an important trimethylsilyl reagent, and a commonly applied reagent since it is highly reactive towards a broad range of compound classes. GC-MS optimization studies reveal the use of this reagent either alone or in combination with 1% of trimethylchlorosilane as a catalyst for silylation of complex mixtures. It has similar reactivity as BSA and BSTFA.

Application

MSTFA reagent may be used as a derivatizing agent in the following:
  • Analysis of estrogen steroids such as estrone (E1), 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2), and trenbolone acetate metabolites, melengestrol in environmental matrices using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • Quantification of ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, and diclofenac in wastewater samples using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Features and Benefits

  • Very volatile of TMS-acetamides.
  • More volatile than BSA or BSTFA but with similar silylation strength.
  • Useful in the analysis of volatile trace materials.
  • Used in the preparation of volatile and thermally stable derivatives for GC and MS analysis.

Legal Information

CERILLIANT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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GHS02,GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

77.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

25 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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The use of trimethylsilyl cyanide derivatization for robust and broad-spectrum high-throughput gas chromatography?mass spectrometry based metabolomics
Khakimov B, et al.
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 405(3), 9193-9205 (2013)
Identification and quantification of ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen and diclofenac present in waste-waters, as their trimethylsilyl derivatives, by gas chromatography mass spectrometry
Sebok A, et al.
Talanta, 76(3), 642-650 (2008)
John A Bowden et al.
Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences, 877(27), 3237-3242 (2009-08-21)
Steroid derivatization was investigated by varying the experimental parameters (reagent, reaction time, and reaction temperature) to determine the optimal conditions for individual steroids, and for larger subsets. Three methods of derivatization enhancement were also investigated: the use of sonication, the
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
M-132-10X1.2ML04061833976845
WHA1040252504061834014508
GE17-5087-0104061838551597
GE17-5087-0204061838551603