MSHFBA is used either alone or in combination with a catalyst (TMCS, TSIM) or another silylation reagent with or without solvent. The by-product N-methylheptafluorobutyric amide has a lower retention time than the silylating reagent. Especially useful for flame ionisation detection due to the large ratio of fluorine to silicon of 7:1, since degradation of the excess of MSHFBA does not produce SiO₂ but volatile, non-corrosive silicon compounds.
| Selling unit | 5×10 mL |
| Method | Gas chromatography (GC), derivatization |
| Composition | N-methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-heptafluorobutyramide (MSHFBA) |
| Derivatization type | Silylation |
| Recommended application(s) | Alcohols, Amino acids, Carboxylic acids, Derivatization, Phenols, Primary and secondary amines |
| Storage temperature | 2–8 °C / 36–46 °F |
| Hazardous material | Yes |
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