Agilent GCMS Tuning Standard - PFTBA 05971-60571

Agilent GCMS Tuning Standard - PFTBA (p/n 05971-60571) is a manufacturer-supplied calibration/tuning standard containing perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA) in a 0.5 mL ampule for use with GC and GC/MS systems. It is intended for electron-impact (EI) autotune and mass-axis calibration, providing well-known ion peaks that the instrument uses to adjust mass response and resolution. The product is supplied as 100% (v/v) PFTBA (CAS 311-89-7) and is the Agilent-recommended consumable for refilling or replacing the GC/MS calibration vial.

Key Features:

• Active ingredient: Perfluorotributylamine (PFTBA), 100% (v/v).
• CAS number: 311-89-7.
• Volume: 0.5 mL per ampule.
• Packaging: glass ampule (single ampule format).
• Intended technique: GC & GC/MS (EI mode tuning/calibration).
• Manufacturer part number: 05971-60571 (PFTBA sample kit).

Advantages:

• Provides established, reproducible ion peaks for EI autotune and mass calibration, improving mass assignment and instrument performance.
• Supplied as 100% PFTBA in a manufacturer ampule to ensure compatibility with Agilent GC/MS tune/refill procedures and consistent reagent quality.
• Small single-ampule format (0.5 mL) reduces waste and simplifies replacing or refilling the instrument calibration vial.
• Use of PFTBA yields high-mass calibration information (commonly used high-mass ions), aiding extended-mass-range performance checks.