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Product Name:
N-Methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide
Formula:
C6H12F3NOSi
Synonyms:
N-Methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide;N-Trimethylsilyl-N-methyl trifluoroacetamide;2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)acetamide;MSTFA;N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Metalloid Compounds (Silicon) |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 199.25 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 199.06402503 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 199.06402503 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 20.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 12 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 184 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide is an N-silyl compound that is N-methyltrifluoroacetamide in which the amide nitrogen is replaced by a trimethylsilyl group. N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide is a derivatisation agent used in gas chromatography/mass spectrometry applications. It has a role as a chromatographic reagent. It is a monocarboxylic acid amide, a N-silyl compound and a trifluoroacetamide.