HFAA (GC Diagnostic Reagent acylation) GC105   Heptafluorobutyric anhydride, 99+% [ 336-59-4 ]   f.w.: 410.1 daltons

HFBA is an Acylation Reagent for GC Derivatization that is most commonly used for ECD and reacts with alchohols, amines, and phenols. Bases such as triethylamine and trimethylamine can be added to promote reactivity to HFBA. HFBA is frequently used for the confirmation of drugs of abuse. HFBA derivatives are most sensitive to ECD.