(acetonitrile, dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, pyridine, tetrahydrofuran) to facilitate reactions; nonpolar organic solvents may be used, but they will not accelerate the rate of reaction Silylation Grade Solvents Description Acetonitrile Dimethylformamide (DMF) Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) Pyridine ...