A post-modification approach to independent compo-nent analysis for resolution of overlapping GC/MS signals: from independent components to chemical components

Independent component analysis (ICA) has demonstrated its power to extract mass spectra from over-lapping GC/MS signal. However, there is still a problem that mass spectra with negative peaks at some m/z will be obtained in the resolved results when there are overlapping peaks in the mass spectra of a mixture. Based on a detail theoretical analysis of the preconditions for ICA and the non-negative property of GC/MS signals, a post-modification based on chemical knowledge (PMBK) strategy is pro-posed to solve this problem. By both simulated and experimental GC/MS signals, it was proved that the PMBK strategy can improve the resolution effectively.     

调味品中氯丙醇的GC/ECD和GC/MS/MS衍生化检测方法研究及应用

报道了调味品中氯丙醇的衍生化气相色谱(GC／ECD)和衍生化气相色谱双串联质谱法(GC／MS／MS)测定。GC／ECD测定酱油中3—氯—1，2—丙二醇(3—MCPD)的检出限达到0．01mg／kg，回收率为91％～104％，变异系数为2．27％～7．96％；GC／MS／MS同时测定酱油中1，3—二氯—2—丙醇、2，3—二氯—1—丙醇和3—氯—1，2—丙二醇，1，3—二氯—2—丙醇、2，3—二氯—1—丙醇的检出限为0．02mg／kg，3—氯—1，2—丙二醇的检出限为0．01mg／kg，回收率在92％～106％，变异系数为3．51％～13．33％。     

All-glass open-split interface for capillary GC/MS

This paper describes a design for an all-glass GC/MS interface. The design has advantages due to low dead volume, lack of column effluent adsorption and degradation, simple interface production and installation, and ease of column mounting/dismounting.     

A combination atmospheric pressure LC/MS:GC/MS ion source: Advantages of dual AP-LC/MS:GC/MS instrumentation

Modification of commercial LC/MS instrumentation to allow both atmospheric pressure (AP) LC/MS and GC/MS is described. Advantages of this additional capability versus LC/MS alone include higher chromatographic resolution in the GC versus LC mode, greater peak capacity for complex mixture analysis, higher sensitivity for a variety of volatile compounds, and the ability to observe compounds of low polarity that are not readily observed in LC/MS. Advantages over conventional GC/MS include the ability to use higher carrier gas flow and shorter columns for passing less volatile materials through the gas chromatograph, selective ionization, and rapid switching between positive and negative ion modes. Other advantages include application of the enhanced capabilities of LC/MS instrumentation to GC/MS analyses such as cone voltage fragmentation, MS(n), high mass resolution, and accurate mass measurement. Limitations of APGC/MS include the inability to observe saturated hydrocarbon and certain other highly nonpolar compounds and less odd-electron fragmentation for computer aided library searching. For some analyses, the limitation related to ionization of highly nonpolar compounds is advantageous, as is the simplified mass spectrum and easy molecular weight identification that results from less fragmentation observed in the AP ionization mode.     

Archaeological wood characterisation by PY/GC/MS, GC/MS, NMR and GPC techniques

The chemical characterisation of waterlogged archaeological wood is of paramount importance in terms of understanding not only the degradation processes of wood in artistic and archaeological objects but also the development of consolidation and conservation procedures. The two different types of archaeological waterlogged wood were characterized using several analytical techniques. The analytical protocol consists in using PY/GC/MS with in situ derivatisation with hexamethyldisilazane, GC/MS of the extractives, ¹H, ¹³C and ³¹P NMR analysis, and GPC. The main results showed that one of the ancient samples was a gymnosperm wood from the Pinaceae family, whereas the other type of wood was an angiosperm. Lignin from the angiosperm was oxidised in a benzylic position of β-O-4 to give oxo functional groups, in primary alcohol moiety to give carboxylic groups. In addition, the formation of a new intermonomeric bond 5-O-4 was observed.     

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。     

Analysis of anabolic steroids in hair by GC/MS/MS

A simple and sensitive gas chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (GC/MS/MS) method is described for the detection of anabolic steroids, usually found in keratin matrix at very low concentrations. Hair samples from seven athletes who spontaneously reported their abuse of anabolic steroids, and in a single case cocaine, were analyzed for methyltestosterone, nandrolone, boldenone, fluoxymesterolone, cocaine and its metabolite benzoylecgonine. Anabolic steroids were determinate by digestion of hair samples in 1 m NaOH for 15 min at 95 degrees C. After cooling, samples were purificated by solid-phase and liquid-liquid extraction, then anabolic steroids were converted to their trimethylsilyl derivative and finally analyzed by GC/MS/MS. For detection of cocaine and benzoylecgonine, hair samples were extracted with methanol in an ultrasonic bath for 2 h at 56 degrees C then overnight in a thermostatic bath at the same temperature. After the incubation, methanol was evaporated to dryness, and benzoylecgonine was converted to its trimethylsilyl derivative prior of GC/MS/MS analysis. Results obtained are in agreement with the athletes' reports, confirming that hair is a valid biological matrix to establish long-term intake of drugs.     

Identification of arsenolipids with GC/MS

Arsenic-containing hydrocarbons have recently been reported as natural constituents of fish oil. We report a simple method for determining these compounds by GC/MS. Application of the methodology will delineate the distribution of these novel arsenic compounds in foods, and facilitate an assessment of the toxicological implications.     

有机硅烷KH—550的气相色谱／质谱分析

对硅-550交联剂的组分进行了研究报道。通过GC对样品进行了研究分析,得到了七个分离很好的色谱峰以及样品中各组分的含量,再利用GC/MS联用技术和质谱裂解规律鉴定出样品各组分的分子结构。     

Interlaboratory GC/MS response factor precision

A quality control procedure for Fused Silica Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (FSCC GC/MS) was tested and shown to produce similar response factors at five Spectroscopy (FSCC GC/MS) was tested and shown to produce similar response factors at five laboratories. The average relative standard deviation (RSD) of interlaboratory response factors for fifty three compounds of environmental interest determined at each laboratory at nominal injected weights of 20, 100, and 200 ng was found to be 18.9% for four of the five laboratories which participated in this work. These data demonstrate that similar response factors can be attained in routine GC/MS measurements when adequate quality control is maintained.     

GC/MS and chemometrics in archaeometry

Summary 100 mg amounts of glue on two copper-age arrowheads have been investigated by means of gas-chromatography/mass spectrometry and chemometrics. The samples have been identified as birch bark derivatives, but the distribution patterns of triterpenoids and steroids show significant differences to similar samples from younger archaeological periods that can be explained by the use of a different species of birch and a different method of preparation.     

Identification of Dinocap in water using GC/IR and GC/MS

The determination of Dinocap, one of the most often used acaricides and contact fungicides, is complicated by the fact that it consists of several isomeric alkyldinitro-phenyl-crotonates. In a first step, GC/IR and GC/MS has been used to separate the mixture, to determine the chromatographic behaviour and to fully characterize the six different isomeric compounds. The structures of additional impurities in the commerical preparation were shown to be the correlating phenols. An extraction/preconcentration method has been devised based on Carbopack B, yielding recoveries between 75 and 98%. A qualified estimation of the total Dinocap content of drinking water can be made by this approach for concentrations well below the limits set by the European drinking water regulations. The development of a complete analytical procedure based on these results appears to be feasible.Dedicated to Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult J. F. K. Huber on the occasion of his 70th birthday     

气相色谱和气相色谱/质谱法分析高级脂肪伯醇混合物的化学组分

多廿醇是从制糖滤泥中分离得到的一种高级脂肪伯醇天然混合物,其化学组成分析未见报道。本文采用气相色谱法（GC）和气相色谱／质谱法（GC／MS）,对其组分和结构进行了分析和鉴定。     

Recently developed GC/MS and LC/MS methods for determining NSAIDs in water samples

Pharmaceuticals have become major targets in environmental chemistry due to their presence in aquatic environments (following incomplete removal in wastewater treatment or point-source contaminations), threat to drinking water sources and concern about their possible effects to wildlife and humans. Recently several methods have been developed for the determination of drugs and their metabolites in the lower nanogram per litre range, most of them using solid-phase extraction (SPE) or solid-phase microextraction (SPME), derivatisation and finally gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) and liquid chromatography electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ES/MS/MS). Due to the elevated polarity of non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs (NSAIDs), analytical techniques based on either liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) after a previous derivatisation step are essential. The most advanced aspects of current GC-MS, GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS methodologies for NSAID analysis are presented.