Abstract The Lucidity miniGC was used to analyze imitation vanilla extract, pure vanilla extract, and the extract of a whole vanilla bean pod which was extracted using the CEM EDGE Automated Extraction System. A calibration curve of the primary flavor component of vanilla, vanillin, was constructed and the vanillin content of all samples was calculated.…
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Analysis of Phenols (US EPA Method 604) in the miniGC Introduction Phenols or phenolic compounds are toxic compounds that are found in bodies of water that originate from industrial pollution as well as natural decomposition of animal and plant materials. Reference Method (https://www.restek.com/en/pages/chromatogram-view/GC_CF01131) Column MXT-5, 30 m, 0.28 mm ID, 0.25 µm Sample 604 Phenols…
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Analysis of Phthalate Esters (US EPA Method 606) in the miniGC Introduction Phthalates or phthalate esters are plasticizers that add flexibility to materials like PVC (polyvinylchloride). They are a very commonly occurring persistent organic pollutant (POP) that can be found in the environment and food and are a toxicity concern, therefore methods and regulations like…
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Analysis of C7-C40 saturated alkanes standard in the miniGC Introduction In this app note we run a standard in the miniGC containing saturated alkanes from C7 (Heptane) to C40 (Tetracontane). The compounds are the constituent compounds of gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and motor oils, therefore it is an important test for a GC to be…
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Analysis of Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) in the miniGC Introduction In this app note we run a standard in the miniGC containing 13 compounds considered to be Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOC), a class of compounds that are monitored by EPA Method 8270 as contaminants in solid waste, soils, surface water, ground water, and air. The…
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Analysis of Terpenes in the miniGC Introduction Shown here are a couple of different terpenes mixes run with a few different methods. miniGC Method 1 Column MXT-5, 30 m, 0.25 mm ID, 0.25 µm (cat.# 70223-LUC25) Sample Injection Inj. Vol.: 1.0 µL split (split ratio 20:1) Liner: 4 mm low pressure drop precision inlet liner…
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