scholarly journals Simple Analytical Strategy for Screening Three Synthetic Cathinones (α-PVT, α-PVP, and MDPV) in Oral Fluids

Analytica ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
André M. Segurado ◽  
Samir M. Ahmad ◽  
Nuno R. Neng ◽  
Margarida M. Maniés-Sequeira ◽  
Helena Gaspar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Synthetic Cathinones ◽  
Rapid Screening ◽  
Biological Matrices ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Analytical Strategy ◽  
Oral Fluids ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
Analytical Approaches

Synthetic cathinones are analogue compounds of the plant based stimulant cathinone. Its use, abuse, and related consumption complications have steadily increased in the last years. For this reason, there is a need for innovative analytical approaches that enable its rapid screening in biological matrices (e.g., oral fluids). The present work proposes a new analytical methodology by combining bar adsorptive microextraction followed by microliquid desorption and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (BAµE-µLD/GC-MS) for screening three synthetic cathinones (α-PVP, α-PVT, and MDPV) in oral fluids. The optimization of the BAµE-µLD/GC-MS methodology was successfully applied for the analysis of the target compounds in oral fluids. The results show average recoveries between 43.1 and 52.3% for the three synthetic cathinones. Good selectivity was also noticed. The developed methodology presents itself as an alternative tool to screen these compounds in oral fluids. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work that combines a microextraction sorption-based technique followed by GC-MS analysis for the screening of synthetic cathinones in oral fluids.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the method for the detection of glimepiride via derivatization employing N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl) trifluoroacetamide using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyanka Verma ◽  
Atul Bajaj ◽  
R. M. Tripathi ◽  
Sudhir K. Shukla ◽  
Suman Nagpal
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Biological Matrices ◽  
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
The Stability

Abstract Background Recent advances in the diversified anti-diabetic drugs have appeared in the startling increase in the count of poisoning cases. The epidemics of diabetes mellitus are increasing; hence, the no. of anti-diabetic drug users raised by 42.9%. The use of glimepiride raised to 24%. As the toxicity and drug cases are also escalating with increasing epidemics of diabetes mellitus, a novel gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method for detecting glimepiride in biological matrices is developed. Results Liquid-liquid extraction method was employed by using 1-butanol: hexane (50:50, v/v) under an alkaline medium, and then back extraction was done via acetic acid. Distinct derivatization techniques were employed for the sample preparation for GC-MS analysis, i.e., silylation and acylation. Derivatization approaches were optimized under different parameters, i.e., reaction temperature and reaction time. N-Methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl) trifluoroacetamide [MSTFA] was found to be the best sound derivatization reagent for the GC-MS analysis of glimepiride. Total ion current (TIC) mode was selected for the monitoring of ions of trimethylsilyl (TMS) derivative of glimepiride with an m/z ratio of 256. Distinct parameters like specificity, carryover, stability, precision, and accuracy were evaluated for validating the identification method. The GC-MS method is found to be linear and illustrated within the range 500 to 2500 ng/ml with the value of R2 (coefficient of determination) at 0.9924. The stability of the extracted and derivatized glimepiride was accessed with regard to processed/extracted sample conditions and autosampler conditions, respectively. Accuracy at each concentration level was within the + 15% of the nominal concentration. Precision (%) for the interday and intraday analysis was found to be in the respectable spectrum. Conclusion Henceforth, the proposed GC-MS method can be employed for the determination of glimepiride in biological matrices.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Bayer Liquor by SPME-GC-MS of Derivatized Organic Poisons

Proceedings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Virgil Badescu ◽  
Raluca Senin
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Bayer Liquor ◽  
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ms Analysis ◽  
Silylating Agent

The aim of this article was the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis oforganic matter from a residual liquor sample (S.C. Alum S.A., Tulcea), extracted by the solid-phasemicroextraction method (SPMA) and derivatized with N-(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-Nmethyltrifluoroacetamide(MTBSTFA) as the silylating agent. [...]

scholarly journals PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF TILIACORA RACEMOSA COLEBR. USING GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC-MS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 350
Author(s):  
Yogeshwari C ◽  
Kumudha P
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Quinic Acid ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
Drug Formulation ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ms Analysis

 Objective:The objective of this study is to characterize the phytoconstituents of Tiliacora racemosa Colebr. using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS).Methods: Preliminary phytochemical and physicochemical analysis was carried out using standard procedures. GC-MS analysis of methanolic extract was carried out using Thermo GC-Trace Ultra version: 5.0, Thermo MS DSQ with a DB 35MS capillary standard non-polar column and gas chromatograph interfaced to a mass selective detector (MS DSQ II) with Xcalibur software.Results: Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, triterpenoids, steroids, proteins and amino acids, carbohydrates, saponins and coumarin. Quinones, anthraquinones, glycosides and fixed oil were absent. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 28 compounds of which quinic acid (retention times [RT]: 15.65) and inositol, 1-deoxy-(CAS) (RT: 19.24) was observed as abundant compounds.Conclusion: The presence of various bioactive compounds confirms the medicinal importance and it’s application for curing various diseases by traditional practitioners. However, isolation and characterization of potential bioactive compounds would lead to drug formulation.

scholarly journals Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry: A Paradigm Shift in Toxicology Screening Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darren Allen ◽  
Brett McWhinney
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Biological Samples ◽  
Time Of Flight ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Rapid Screening ◽  
New Psychoactive Substances ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
Tof Ms

The screening of biological samples for the presence of illicit or legal substances is an important frontline tool in both clinical and forensic toxicology. In the clinical setting, drug screening is a useful tool for the clinician in improving patient care and guiding treatment. Analytical approaches for the screening of drugs in biological samples are extensive and well documented, though many rapid screening techniques often lack appropriate sensitivity and specificity, requiring careful clinical interpretation. The continuous emergence of new psychoactive substances presents a considerable analytical challenge in maintaining up-to-date methods for the detection of relevant drugs. Adapting and validating methods for the detection of new substances can be a complicated and costly undertaking. There is also a considerable lag time between the emergence of new drugs and the release of commercial assays for detection. Quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (Q-TOF-MS) has gained considerable attention over the last decade as an analytical technique that is capable of meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing drug landscape. Exhibiting both high sensitivity and specificity in drug detection, Q-TOF-MS also allows methods to be rapidly updated for newly emerging psychoactive agents. The coupling of Q-TOF-MS with techniques such as liquid or gas chromatography can provide both rapid and comprehensive screening solutions that are gaining popularity in the clinical laboratory setting.

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