High-temperature (GC)2/MS investigations

The analysis of low volatile compounds by (GC)²/MS using high-temperature stable glass-capillary columns and a commercially available GC/quadrupole MS instrument is described. It will be shown that no special modifications or procedures are required in analyzing organic compounds exceeding carbon numbers of 50. The application to industrially and naturally occuring high boiling mixtures will be discussed.     

Integrated multidimensional and comprehensive 2D GC analysis of fatty acid methyl esters

Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiling in complex fish oil and milk fat samples was studied using integrated comprehensive 2D GC (GC × GC) and multidimensional GC (MDGC). Using GC × GC, FAME compounds – cis‐ and trans‐isomers, and essential fatty acid isomers – ranging from C18 to C22 in fish oil and C18 in milk fat were clearly displayed in contour plot format according to structural properties and patterns, further identified based on authentic standards. Incompletely resolved regions were subjected to MDGC, with Cn (n = 18, 20) zones transferred to a ²D column. Elution behavior of C18 FAME on various ²D column phases (ionic liquids IL111, IL100, IL76, and modified PEG) was evaluated. Individual isolated Cn zones demonstrated about four‐fold increased peak capacities. The IL100 provided superior separation, good peak shape, and utilization of elution space. For milk fat‐derived FAME, the ²D chromatogram revealed at least three peaks corresponding to C18:1, more than six peaks for cis/trans‐C18:2 isomers, and two peaks for C18:3. More than 17 peaks were obtained for the C20 region of fish oil‐derived FAMEs using MDGC, compared with ten peaks using GC × GC. The MDGC strategy is useful for improved FAME isomer separation and confirmation.     

Chromatographic separation of benzo(a)pyrene isomers on nematic liquid crystal GC and polymeric reversed-phase HPLC phases

Summary The use of two nematic liquid crystals (BABT and BPhBT) as GC stationary phases for the separation of monohydroxybenzo(a)pyrenes. as their TMS ethers, and monomethylbenzo(a)pyrenes was developed and compared with the separation of these isomers by HPLC using a polymeric ODS reversed-phase column. It was found that while HPLC and GC gave comparable separation of the hydroxy isomers, 10 out of 12 separated, better separation of the methyl isomers was obtained using HPLC. A simultaneous use of both HPLC and GC would resolve the twelve hydroxy isomers in about 70min. The results indicated that HPLC, using polymeric reversed-phase columns, is as powerful a tool as GC using nematic liquid crystal phases, for the separation of benzo(a)pyrene isomers. A discussion of the effect of solute length-to-breadth ratio on elution order is presented.Presented in part at the 1981 Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, Atlantic City, NJ; paper No. 51.     

Monitoring of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Surface Water Using Liquid Extraction,GC/MS,and GC/ECD

Abstract

A rapid and reliable analytical method, at trace level concentration was developed and validated for monitoring polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Jordanian surface water. The method combines the advantage of liquid extraction together with gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and gas chromatography‐electron capture detector (GC/ECD). The performance of the method was evaluated by analyzing certified reference material (CRM) of the analytes and applied on real water samples collected from different sites in Jordan. A mixture of 60∶40 dichloromethan‐petroleum ether was chosen as a convenient binary solvent for liquid–liquid extraction. The GC conditions for GC/MS were optimized using He as a carrier gas, temperature programming, and chlorpropham as an internal standard (IS).

The conditions for GC/ECD were performed using N₂ gas and a temperature program from 160 to 280°C with different increasing rates. The method of GC/MS in the selective ion mode (SIM) gave linear relationships for all PCBs tested between 0.60–6.0 µg/l with R ²=0.9934 (n=7×18). Recoveries from spiked water samples ranged between 87.6 and 91.4%. The mean accuracy and precision obtained were 4.9% and 2.16%, respectively. The mean of detection limit was 0.14±0.04 µg/l. In GC/ECD, linear relationships for all PCBs examined over the range of 0.3–2.4 µg/l was verified as characterized by a linear regression equation and correlation coefficient, R ²=0.9915 (n=12). The average precision and accuracy were 4.86% and 5.21%, respectively. Analyses results clarified that none of the examined Jordanian water samples contained any of the searched for PCBs within the detection limit achieved.     

GC/MS and ESI/MS identification of the new generation plasticizers - cis and trans isomers of some 1,2-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid di(n- and isononyl) esters

1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid diisononyl ester is also known as diisononyl cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINCH) is a complex mixture of the hydrogenation products of diisononyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINP). They are the new generation plasticizers used instead of the dialkyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate in order to improve the flexibility of polymers (mainly PVC) and strongly reduce the toxic effects on human health during their release from polymers to the environment. The identification of these compounds was done by syntheses of some DINCH constituents, i.e. cis and trans isomers of three di(n- and isononyl) cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylates, such as di(3,5,5-trimethylhexyl) cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylates, di(2-methyloctyl) cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylates and dinonyl cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylates by catalytic hydrogenation of appropriate DINP and their analyses by gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and electrospray - mass spectrometry (ESI/MS) methods. Both GC data (values of the retention times t_R and arithmetic retention indices I_A) and mass spectra obtained for these isomers allowed to determine their chemical structures. ESI/MS mode of analysis of these compounds gives the knowledge about their mass fragmentation without the differentiation between individual cis and trans isomers.     

Superoxes,high temperature universal phases in (GC)2

Most of the common classes of organic compounds chromatograph normally on Superoxes. There is no tailing or adverse effect from excessively different activity different activity coefficients. Superoxes are therefore universal phases for gas chromatography. This is also expressed by a wide useful temperature range from ～50° to ～300°. High MW Superox-4 has a MAOT about 20° higher than the lower MW Superox-0.1. Several applications illustrating the versatility of Superox phases in (GC)² are presented.     

乙酰乙酸乙酯烯醇式与酮式GC/MS和GC/IR分析

采用ＧＣ／ＭＳ对乙酸乙酯烯醇式在不同离子源温度,接口温度,进样器温度,柱温等条件下的气相色谱行为进行了研究,用重氢交换法和高分辨质谱法对烯醇式和酮式的质谱进行了解析,并通过ＧＣ／ＩＲ研究了烯醇式和酮式的红外光谱。     

Sealing procedures for the static coating technique in (GC)2

Summary A new sealing procedure for the static coating technique in (GC)² is described. The procedure is quick and easy to carry out.     

Capillary GC using pyridyl β‐cyclodextrin stationary phase

A new β‐CD derivative, heptakis [2,6‐di‐O‐pentyl‐3‐O‐(4′‐chloro‐5′‐pyridylmethyl)]‐β‐CD, was synthesized by the selective introduction of a pyridyl group on the 3‐positions of β‐CD. The chromatographic properties of the pyridyl β‐CD derivative were studied by using it as the stationary phase in capillary GC. The polarity of the prepared stationary phase was moderate, and the separation results demonstrated that the prepared stationary phase possessed excellent separation ability and chiral recognition for a wide range of analytes. Not only the aromatic positional isomers, such as o‐, m‐, p‐xylene and α‐, β‐naphthol isomers, but also some compounds with multi‐stereogenic centers, such as n‐(1‐methylpropyl)‐3‐(2,2‐dichloroethenyl)‐2,2‐dimethylcyclopropanecarboxamide and n‐(1‐methylpropyl)‐3‐(2‐chloro‐3,3,3‐trifluoropropenyl)‐2,2‐dimethylcyclopropanecarboxamide with three stereogenic centers including eight configurational isomers, were successfully separated. The results also indicated that the polarity of the β‐CD derivative, and the hydrogen bonding between the β‐CD derivative, and the analytes had a very important effect on separation.     

GC3: Comprehensive Three‐Dimensional Gas Chromatography

Comprehensive three‐dimensional gas chromatography (GC³) is demonstrated using modified GC×GC apparatus. A new thermal modulation scheme employing a single moving heater to operate two thermal modulators is introduced. Considerations of the bandwidth/resolution tradeoff of GC³ show that high‐speed tertiary columns would make GC³ practical, with modest loss of underlying GC×GC peak capacity.     

Multilevel profiling and identification of Dalbergia odorifera and Dalbergia stevensonii by FTIR,NMR and GC/MS

Chemical differences of the extractives revealed by FTIR methods can be further confirmed by ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR. Meanwhile, the volatile compounds in the extractives can be identified by GC/MS     

The derivatization of fatty acids by (chloro)alkyl chloroformates in non-aqueous and aqueous media for GC analysis

Fatty acids can be conveniently derivatized in less than one minute with (chloro)alkyl chloroformates such as methyl chloroformate, 2-chloroethyl chloroformate and 2,2,2-trichloroethyl chloroformate. 2,2,2-Trichloroethyl chloroformate is the most reactive reagent, and yields a reaction product which can be sensitively detected by GC ECD (detection limit 50 ng/ml, i.e. 25 pg/injection, for C⁸, C¹⁰, and C¹² acids). In non-aqueous media 3-picoline, N-methylpiperidine, and dimethylaminopyridine show catalytic activity comparable with that of pyridine and can, therefore, replace it. N-methylpiperidine is the best basic catalyst in aqueous media (i.e. media containing up to 40 % water).     

GC/FTIR Potential for Structural Analysis of Marine Origin Complex Mixtures

Abstract

In this paper, we show the GC/FTIR contribution to the structural elucidation of marine origin complex mixtures. Three examples are given concerning aromatic hydrocarbons, fatty acid methyl esters and polychlorobiphenyls. These examples show the capability of GC/FTIR to differentiate isomers of aromatic hydrocarbons and polychlorobiphenyls and to rapidly characterize the different classes of fatty acid methyl esters (ramification, insaturation, cis/trans isomerism, hydroxyl group, cyclopropane ring).     

Mixed ligand palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes of tertiary diphosphines and benz-1,3-imidazoline-2-thione,benz-1,3-oxazoline-2-thione or benz-1,3-thiazoline-2-thione

Palladium(II) and platinum(II) complexes containing the mixed ligands tertiary diphosphines Ph₂P(CH₂) _n PPh₂, (n = 1–4) and benz-1,3-imidazoline-2-thione, benz-1,3-oxazoline-2-thione or benz-1,3-thiazoline-2-thione have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, magnetic susceptibility, molar conductance and i.r. spectral data. ³¹P–{¹H}-n.m.r. data have been applied to characterize the produced linkage isomers.     

Revolving hollow fiber–liquid phase microextraction coupled to GC/MS using electron ionization for quantification of five aromatic hydrocarbon isomers

A dynamic liquid phase microextraction method using a revolving hollow fiber was demonstrated for coupling to GC/MS [using EI (electronic ionization) and selected ion monitor (SIM)] as a concentrating probe for rapid analysis and quantitative determination of five aromatic hydrocarbon isomers (cumene; propylbenzene; 2‐ethyltoluene; 1,2,3‐trimethylbenzene; and 1,2,4‐trimethylbenzene) from biological matrices (human urine and human plasma). This technique was named as revolving hollow fiber–liquid phase microextraction (RHF–LPME). The optimized parameters of RHF–LPME coupled to GC/MS experiments were extraction solvent, toluene; extraction time, 2 min; sample agitation rate, 700 rpm; salt concentration, 0%; rotating speed for motor driving rotator, 250 rpm; and the rotator was operated in a reversed direction with the stirrer. The linear range of calibration curve of RHF–LPME was from 0.002 to 0.4 μg/mL with R² > 0.9916 and the RSD values were from 4.5 to 5.2%. Additionally, comparing to single drop microextraction (SDME), this method offers better limits of detection (LODs) and EF (enrichment factor). This approach exhibits many advantages including simplicity, rapid detection with high reproducibility and high extraction efficiency, easy to operate and fast to reach equilibrium for analyzing biological samples. This approach has the potential to be widely used because it only requires simple devices to perform all extraction processes. We believe that this technique can be a powerful tool for GC/MS analysis of biological samples and clinical applications in the near future.     

硒芳香杂环化合物的GC/MS分析

本文对合成的7种含硒芳香杂环化合物进行了GC／MS分析研究。结果表明：BS、MB、BBS和DBBS等4个化合物在色谱柱内的保留时间与它们的相对分子质量呈线性关系。所有化合物均可获得特征质谱,表现出含单个硒原子的分子离子或碎片离子特征峰簇,硒的两种主要同位素在峰簇中表现为主要峰M与（M-2）的相对丰度比约为2：1,可为鉴定含硒分子离子或碎片离子提供重要信息。新化合物1,2,5-硒二唑并[3,4-d]嘧啶-5,7-（4H,6H）二酮（SPDO）在色谱柱内出现11．83min和7．96min两个具有相同的质谱的色谱峰,被认为是互变异构体的峰。     

Estimation of Olefin Dimerisation Products by GC/GC–MS and IR Techniques

A GC and IR based protocol was developed for monitoring the isobutene dimerisation process wherein the complete characterisation of the products was carried out by GC coupled with mass spectrometry. In the dimerisation process, LPG from FCC process comprising a mixture of saturated and unsaturated C4 hydrocarbons is subjected to a dimerisation process using a catalyst to produce C8 hydrocarbons. The reaction is carried out keeping in view the demand for high-octane blending components in gasoline. The isooctene generated in the process (mainly from the dimerisation of isobutene) is converted into isooctane having the RON and MON value 100. The monitoring process requires the use of two different column chemistries, viz., a 100 m CPSIL PONA CB non-polar column for C8 and its isomers and an Alumina PLOT column for C4 hydrocarbons. A 100 m non-polar column does not separate the C4 mixture since the column is meant for gasoline range products containing C5 and above hydrocarbons. Therefore, a need was felt for an improvised method which can handle both the analyses simultaneously. A cryogenic oven program starting from 0 °C was developed for separating the isomers of C4 hydrocarbons and C8 hydrocarbons on a single column during the single run by Detailed Hydrocarbon Analyzer. The data obtained using the cryo programme was validated with data obtained using Alumina PLOT column on C4 mixture since the Alumina PLOT column is the widely accepted column chemistry for separating the C4 hydrocarbons. An IR method for the estimation of the total olefin content was developed using 2,2,4-trimethyl pentene-1 as the reference standard. The total olefins generated during the process were identified by GC–MS, quantified by DHA-FID and validated by infrared spectroscopy. A good correlation was found between GC and IR spectral results (correlation coefficient R ² = 0.99).

     

Derivatives of cis-NPCl2(NSOCl)2 and (NPCl2)2NSOCl. Part XIV—synthesis and nuclear magnetic resonance study of dimethylamino derivatives of NPCl2(NSOPh)2 and (NPCl2)2NSOPh

The compounds trans-NPCl_2?n(NMe₂)_n(NSOPh)₂(n=0-2iNPCl_2?n NMe₂)_n (NSOPh)₂ (n=0-2) and N₂P₂Cl_4?nl_4?n(NMe₂)_nNSOP₂P₂Cl_4?n(NMe₂)_nNSOPh(n=0-4), were prepared from their chloro-precursors. The substitution follows a completely non-geminal pathway, and all possible isomers are formed. The observed relative abundance of these isomers shows that the phenyl group exhibits a strong directing effect on the incoming amine. The ¹H, ³¹P and ¹³C NMR spectra of the most abundant isomers are reported. ²J(CP) couplings within the PNMe₂ grouping are affected by the number of substituents at the phosphorus atom. Almost linear relationships exist between the degree of substitution and the chemical shift of C-1 and C-4 of the phenyl groups. The effect of substitution on the ¹³C chemical shifts of these groups is ascribed to inductive effects.     

Selective Determination of Se4+ and Se6+ Using SPME and GC/MS

A method for the selective determination of Se⁴⁺ and Se⁶⁺ using solid phase microextraction (SPME) and GC/MS analysis is presented. Se⁴⁺ is selectively derivatized by reaction with 4,5-dichloro-1,2-phenylenediamine to form the corresponding piazselenolo complex, extracted by the SPME fiber, and determined by GC/MS. The RSD at a 5 μg/L concentration was 9.88% and the theoretical detection limit 6 ng/L. The method was employed to test real matrices; tap and river water were analyzed before and after spiking giving a recovery rate of 102% in river water and 97% in tap water.     

Identification of organic residues in tertiary effluents by GC/EI-MS,GC/CI-MS and GC/TSQ-MS

A method was developed for the analysis of non-volatile dissolved organic residues in tertiary treated wastewater effluents. This method involved concentration of samples by rotary evaporation, propylation using propanol/formic acid/acetyl chloride, and separation, detection and quantitation by capillary GC/EI and CI-MS and GC/TSQ-MS analysis. Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) was the most prominent compound found in both granular activated carbon (GAC) and chlorinated GAC effluents (110 and 140 μg/L, respectively). Other compounds identified included nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), carboxyalkylphenoxy ethoxy carboxylates, poly(propoxy), poly(ethoxy) or poly(ethoxy)(propoxy) compounds, small aliphatic dicarboxylic acids and aldehydes, all at lg/L levels. Approximately 80% of all chromatographically separated compounds were positively or tentatively identified. The identified compounds are estimated to account for approximately 10% of the dissolved organic carbon. Received: 8 August 1994/Revised: 14 February 1995/Accepted: 16 February 1995 Correspondence to: W.-H. Ding