Industry Roundup: Restek Offers a Complete Solution for Furan and Alkylfuran Analysis

As furan and alkylfurans testing continues to evolve, food testing laboratories depend on accurate certified reference materials (CRMs) paired with dependable gas chromatography (GC) columns and optimized chromatography to analyze these critical compounds. Restek’s three multicomponent mixes, manufactured and QC-tested in Restek’s ISO accredited labs, provide all native and labeled compounds listed by Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC) Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR) 2019.004 and Commission Recommendation (European Union) 2022/495 in three convenient ampuls.

Furan/Alkylfurans Standard, 100 µg/mL, P&T Methanol, 1 mL/ampul¹

A single ampul delivers all eight furan and alkylfuran analytes, eliminating the need to source multiple standards and ensuring full regulatory compliance in one solution.

The 100 µg/mL concentration provides a high-level stock that affords broad dynamic range when preparing calibration curves or diluting to method-specific working concentrations, thereby offering flexibility without compromising accuracy.

Produced under ISO-accredited quality systems with rigorous QC testing, this CRM carries the traceability and documentation required for audit-ready workflows and method validation. The optimized formulation further ensures analyte stability over time, reducing uncertainty in calibration data.

Furan/Alkylfurans Internal Standard Mix 1, 100 µg/mL, P&T Methanol, 1 mL/ampul²

A single ampul consolidates three deuterium-labeled furan and alkylfuran analogues aligned with AOAC SMPR 2019.004 and EU 2022/495, streamlining internal standard preparation and reducing the risk of errors that come with handling multiple individual solutions.

Designed for isotope dilution workflows, the labeled analogues allow direct correction for matrix effects across three key analytes, improving quantitative accuracy and giving greater confidence in results from complex food matrices.

At 100 µg/mL, the high stock concentration supports flexible dilution schemes for method-specific working standards without sacrificing precision. And as an ISO-accredited CRM with full QC documentation, it integrates easily into validated methods and audit-ready laboratory workflows.

Furan/Alkylfurans Internal Standard Mix 2, 100 µg/mL, P&T Methanol, 1 mL/ampul³

A single ampul combines four deuterium-labeled furan and alkylfuran analogues, consolidating internal standard preparation into one solution and reducing the handling steps and error risk associated with managing multiple individual standards.

The four labeled analogues enable matrix effect correction across four target analytes simultaneously, which is a critical advantage for isotope dilution methods applied to challenging food matrices where signal suppression or enhancement can compromise quantitative accuracy.

The 100 µg/mL concentration provides a versatile high-level stock for flexible calibration scheme design, while ISO-accredited manufacture and full QC documentation ensure the traceability and reliability demanded by validated food safety methods and regulatory audits.

Since 1985, Restek has been a trusted partner to analysts worldwide, providing chromatography columns, reference standards, sample preparation products, and instrument accessories for the analysis of air, water, food, pharmaceuticals, soil, and petroleum products. As a 100% employee-owned company, Restek operates with full independence, free from allegiance to any specific instrument manufacturer. With a global network of offices and a diverse, experienced team, they bring broad perspective and deep expertise to every customer relationship.⁴

References

1. Furan/Alkylfurans Standard, 100 µg/mL, P&T Methanol, 1 mL/ampul. Restek website.https://www.restek.com/p/33334 (accessed 2026-06-24)
2. Furan/Alkylfurans Internal Standard Mix 1, 100 µg/mL, P&T Methanol, 1 mL/ampul.Restek website.https://www.restek.com/p/33335 (accessed 2026-06-24)
3. Furan/Alkylfurans Internal Standard Mix 2, 100 µg/mL, P&T Methanol, 1 mL/ampul.Restek website.https://www.restek.com/p/33336(accessed 2026-06-24)
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