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N-Methyl-bis(trifluoroacetamide)

for GC derivatization, LiChropur, ≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

MBTFA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CF3CON(CH3)COCF3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
223.07
Beilstein:
1878402
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12000000
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

for GC derivatization

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

quality

LiChropur

reaction suitability

reagent type: derivatization reagent
reaction type: Acylations

reagent type: derivatization reagent
reaction type: Silylations

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.346 (lit.)
n20/D 1.346

bp

121-122 °C (lit.)

density

1.547 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

CN(C(=O)C(F)(F)F)C(=O)C(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/C5H3F6NO2/c1-12(2(13)4(6,7)8)3(14)5(9,10)11/h1H3

InChI key

AWGBWLXGUPTXHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

N-Methyl-bis(trifluoroacetamide) is a common reagent used in the alkylation process, which targets highly polar, multi-functional compounds such as carbohydrates and amino acids.

Application

N-Methyl-bis(trifluoroacetamide) may be used as an on-column derivatization agent for the determination of amphetamine-type stimulants in biological samples, and ketamine, norketamine, dehydronorketamine in urine samples using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry technique.
It is a derivatization agent in GC-MS technique used as an alternative to trifluoroacetyl anhydride (TFAA) for trifluoroacylating primary and secondary amines, and the hydroxyl group under mild non-acidic conditions.
Reagent for introducing trifluoroacetyl group. Suitable for the derivatization of alcohols, amines, amino acids, carbohydrates(mono-,di-,tri- and tetrasaccharides, carboxylic acids, hydroxyamines, 3-hydroxy-1-nitrosopyrrolidine, indolalkylamine, phenolalkylamines, pyridoxal (and other B6 vitamers), and thiols.
Reagent for introducing trifluoroacetyl group.

Other Notes

Reagent for trifluoroacetyl, N-trimethylsilyl-N-tifluoroacetyl and trimethylsilyl.
Reagent for trifluoroacetylations under mild conditions

Legal Information

LiChropur is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

113.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

45 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Development of a two-step injector for GC?MS with on-column derivatization, and its application to the determination of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) in biological specimens
Miki A, et al.
Journal of Chromatography. B, Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 865(1-2), 25-32 (2008)
Quantitative detection of ketamine, norketamine, and dehydronorketamine in urine using chemical derivatization followed by gas chromatography?mass spectrometry
Huang K-M, et al.
Journal of Chromatography. B, Biomedical Sciences and Applications, 820(2), 165-173 (2005)
K. Blau et al.
Handbook of Derivatives for Chromatography, 131-131 (1977)
[Acylation with bis(acylamides). N-methyl-bis(trifluoroacetamide) and bis(trifluoroacetamide), two new reagents for trifluoroacetylation].
M Donike
Journal of chromatography, 78(2), 273-279 (1973-04-25)
Derivatization reactions and reagents for gas chromatography analysis
Advanced Gas Chromatography: Progress in Agricultural, Biomedical and Industrial Applications, 83-108 (2012)

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