8.41102
N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide, MSTFA
About This Item
Quality Level
Assay
≥97.0% (GC)
form
liquid
bp
130-132 °C/1013 hPa
transition temp
flash point 25 °C
density
1.085 g/cm3
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C6H12F3NOSi/c1-10(12(2,3)4)5(11)6(7,8)9/h1-4H3
InChI key
MSPCIZMDDUQPGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Enhancing electrolyte interfacial stability: N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide was used in a study as an additive in lithium metal batteries, contributing to the stability of low-concentration electrolytes and improving battery performance. This application offers potential benefits in energy storage technologies (Liu et al., 2023).
- Uniform polymerization for sodium metal batteries: A research article discussed the role of N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide as an additive that enhances the uniformity of in situ polymerization in high-voltage sodium metal batteries, indicating its crucial role in advancing battery chemistry (Ma et al., 2024).
- GC-MS analysis of caffeine metabolites: The reagent was utilized for the derivatization of caffeine and its main metabolites in horse urine samples, showcasing its effectiveness in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) applications for analytical chemistry (Göktaş et al., 2022).
- Online derivatization device for atmospheric particulates: N-Methyl-N-trimethylsilyl-trifluoroacetamide was applied in the design of an online derivatization device that processes polar organics from atmospheric particulate filters, demonstrating its utility in environmental monitoring and analysis (Zhang et al., 2022).
- Analysis of stimulants in urine: The compound was essential in the analysis of hydroxylated phenylalkylamine stimulants in urine, using GC coupled with atmospheric pressure photoionization high-resolution mass spectrometry (GC-APPI-HRMS), highlighting its application in doping control and forensic science (Bressan et al., 2020).
Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.078 - 1.087
Identity (IR): passes test
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
77.0 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
25 °C - closed cup
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