N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This organic compound is also known as BSTFA. The reagent is available as a liquid which is miscible with chloroform. It has a melting point above 10 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 25561-30-2 Quantity Provided: 100 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C8H18F3NOSi2 Molecular weight: 257.41 Assay: 98 % N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. BSTFA is utilized to derivatise labile groups such as hydroxyl on other chemicals, with the more stable trimethylsilyl group, which protects the labile group and allows the compound to be used for analytical purposes. It is additionally a reactant in the preparation of pyrimidinone ribosides and analogues which shows anti-tumor properties. N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide is also used to prepare trimethylsilyl ethers of carbohydrates and alcohols. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.