N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl) acetamide (BSA) is a silylation reagent used to form stable trimethylsilyl (TMS) derivatives that are volatile. CovaChems BSA is GC and GC/MS derivatization grade, and is commonly used for the derivatization of polar functional groups, such as carboxylic acids, phenols, steroids, amines, alcohols, and alkaloids and amides. This reagent is ideally suited to form derivatives with smaller molecules. .

Package Sizes: 10 x 1 g, 25 g, 100 g

Product Numbers: 12101-10x1, 12101-25, and 12101-100

Product Name: BSA

Alternative Names: N,O-Bis-trimethylsilyl acetamide; BSA

Specifications

Appearance: Clear and colorless liquid

Purity: is ≥ 98.0%

Storage: 20 °C, protected from moisture

Properties

Properties Physical State: Clear liquid

CAS#: 10416-59-8

Chemical Formula: C9H21NOSi2

Molecular Weight: 203.43

Density: 0.832 at 20 °C (Lit)

Boiling Point: 71-73 °C (Lit)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.417 (Lit)

Tariff Code: 2931.90.9010