Merck, 1057940001, TLC plates, Silica gel 60 F₂₅₄

General description
100 Glass plates 2,5 x 7,5 cm
Application

MSTFA as an Effective TMS Source for the TMSOTf-Catalyzed Synthesis of Cyclic Acetals: This study demonstrates the utility of 2,2,2-Trifluoro-N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)acetamide as an effective trimethylsilyl donor in the synthesis of cyclic acetals, showcasing its role in facilitating catalyst efficiency and improving reaction conditions for organic synthesis within the realm of green chemistry practices (Radomkit et al., 2024).

Analysis Note
Specific surface area (according to BET; 5-Pt.measurement): 480 - 540 m²/g
Pore volume(N₂-isotherm):0.74 - 0.84 ml/g
d 50 (laserdiffraction, size distribution): 9.7 - 11.7 µm
Layerthickness: 210 - 270 µm
Deviationof layer thickness per plate: ≤ 35 µm
Chromatographictesting:
A) colourtest
hRf-values
- bleu viforganol, lipophile: 11 - 25
- CeresBlack G, lipophile: 34 - 48
- ceresViolet brn, lipophile: 52 - 67
separationnumber (colour test, lipophile): ≥ 10.5
B)Steroid test
hRf-values
- Hydrocortisone, steroid test: 25 - 37
- Reichstein S, steroid test: 37 - 49
- Methyltestosterone, steroid test: 42 - 54
Typical value determined on a conditioned plate
Eluent A) Toluene (45% rel. humidity)
Eluent B) Ethyl acetate/Toluene (95+5 v/v; 20% rel. humidity)
Other Notes
Replaces: 15341-1; 15341