BSTFA is a silylation reagent for silylating fatty acid amides, hindered hydroxyls and other compounds, which are difficult to silylate (like secondary alcohols and amines). These products contain harmful substances which must be specially labeled as hazardous. For detailed information please see SDS.
Hazardous material | Yes |
Method | Gas chromatography (GC), derivatization |
Composition | N,O-bis-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA) |
Derivatization type | Silylation |
Recommended application(s) | Amines, Derivatization, Fatty acid amides, Hindered hydroxyls, Secondary alcohols |
Storage temperature | 2–8 °C |