Heptafluorobutyric anhydride is used as a derivatization reagent for gas chromatography - mass mass spectrometry analysis of the stereoisomer content of synthetic peptides. It is a GC derivatizing agent used to prepare volatile derivatives of amino acids and other biologically active compounds.
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ApplicationsHeptafluorobutyric anhydride is used as a derivatization reagent for gas chromatography - mass mass spectrometry analysis of the stereoisomer content of synthetic peptides. It is a GC derivatizing agent used to prepare volatile derivatives of amino acids and other biologically active compounds.
SolubilityMiscible with halogenated solvents. Immiscible with polar solvents.
NotesIncompatible with moist air, water, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.