
Thermo Fisher Scientific Application Note

Thermo Fisher Scientific Application Note

Conclusively determine the make and manufacturer of gunpowders by characterizing their distinguishing ingredients.

Ultra fast separations of acetaminophen, caffeine, propofol and parabens are achieved in 30 s using the Thermo Scientific Accela UHPLC system with the 80 Hz PDA detector. The performance of the Accela PDA detector is highlighted by its low noise level, low drift, four orders of magnitude linear working range and high sensitivity.

Forensic laboratories face a daunting task to identify trace amounts of controlled substances in small samples of seized evidence. Unambiguous identification is required to meet the stiff challenge that is sure to be raised in the courtroom. Positive proof is especially difficult to establish if the controlled substance is hidden in a complex food matrix with a high content of sugars, fats, fatty acids, proteins and alkaloids.

Forensic laboratories face a daunting task to identify trace amounts of controlled substances in small samples of seized evidence. Unambiguous identification is required to meet the stiff challenge that is sure to be raised in the courtroom. Positive proof is especially difficult to establish if the controlled substance is hidden in a complex food matrix with a high content of sugars, fats, fatty acids, proteins, and alkaloids.

Goal: Positively identify trace amounts of cannabinoids in a complex food matrix quickly, with minimal sample preparation and no chemical derivatization.

Improve the separation of 14 drugs of abuse in a complex mixture by employing a ternary solvent gradient.

An effective UHPLC–MS method for high throughput separation, identification and quantification of pseudoephedrine was developed on a Hypersil GOLD PFP 1.9 µm, 2.1 Ã- 100 mm column.

An effective UHPLC-MS method for high throughput separation, identification and quantitation of pseudoephedrine was developed on a Hypersil GOLD™ PFP 1.9 µm, 2.1 x 100 mm column.

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