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Derivatization reagents for GC, acylation, MBTFA

Bisacylamides like MBTFA create corresponding neutral acylamides, which can be easily removed due to their high volatility. Due to neutral conditions and favourable chromatographic properties often removal of the acylamide is not necessary. Thus sample preparation is much more convenient. Acylation with MBTFA also forms very volatile derivatives with carbohydrates. These products contain harmful substances which must be specially labeled as hazardous. For detailed information please see SDS.

Composition N-methyl-bis(trifluoroacetamide) (MBTFA)
Derivatization type Acylation
Hazardous material Yes
Method Gas chromatography (GC), derivatization
Recommended application(s) Alcohols, Carbohydrates, Derivatization, Primary and secondary amines, Thiols
Selling unit 1x10 mL, 5x10 mL, 20x1 mL
Storage temperature 2–8 °C / 36–46 °F