Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
10416-59-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide (BSA) is a silylation reagent used to derivatize polar functional groups for GC-MS analysis. It converts hydroxyl, amine, and carboxyl groups into volatile trimethylsilyl derivatives. The molecular formula is C8H21NO2Si2, with CAS number 97-95-0.
Store in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere. BSA releases ammonia upon hydrolysis; use in well-ventilated fume hoods with appropriate PPE to prevent respiratory irritation.