BSTFA

Also known as N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide

'''N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA''') is an organosilicon compound. It is a colorless liquid that is very sensitive to traces of water or alcohols.

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Mass: 257.08790191599996

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Commons category: Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide
canonical SMILES: C[Si](C)(C)O\C(\C(F)(F)F)=N\[Si](C)(C)C
chemical formula: C₈H₁₈F₃NOSi₂

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'''N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA''') is an organosilicon compound. It is a colorless liquid that is very sensitive to traces of water or alcohols.

It is often used to convert hydroxyl groups to trimethylsilyl ether groups (Me = CH3):