Division 5 PREPARATION OF THE TRIMETHYLSILYL ETHERSF1
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Add the silylation reagent (4.8) (Note 6), in the ratio of 50 μl for every milligram of alcoholic compound, in the test tube (3.1) containing the alcoholic compound fraction, avoiding any uptake of moisture (Note 7).
Stopper the test tube (3.1), shake carefully (without overturning) until the compounds are completely dissolved. Leave to stand for at least 15 minutes at ambient temperature and then centrifuge for a few minutes. The clear solution is ready for gas chromatographic analysis.