scholarly journals Traceability of Volatile Organic Compounds from Hypericum perforatum in Fresh and Dried Form and in Essential Oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Ana Balea ◽  
Maria Pojar-Fenesan ◽  
Irina Ciotlaus
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Mass Spectra ◽  
Hypericum Perforatum ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Linear Retention Index ◽  
Comparison Of Mass Spectra

Microextraction in solid phase from headspace and GC-MS analysis was the method of studying the flowers of Hypericum perforatum in fresh and dry form.The essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation was also analyzed by GC-MS. Identification of the substances was made by comparison of mass spectra with NIST library and standard alkanes were used for the calculation of the linear retention index. The identified compounds were grouped into classes of substances: monoterpene hydrocarbons, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, oxygenated sesquiterpenes, non-terpene hydrocarbons. The main common constituents were as follows: caryophyllene, β-ocimene, α-pinene, β-pinene, octane-2-methyl. The abundance of the majority compounds, common to the three forms of the plant: essential oil,fresh, and dried plants, was compared.

scholarly journals Profile of the volatile organic compounds of pink pepper and black pepper

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Gomes Figueiredo ◽  
Fabio Corrêa Bueno ◽  
Afonso Henrique de Oliveira Júnior ◽  
Ana Carolina do Carmo Mazzinghy ◽  
Henrique de Oliveira Prata Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Solid Phase Microextraction ◽  
Mass Spectra ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Piper Nigrum ◽  
Gas Chromatograph ◽  
Centers Of Origin ◽  
Volatile Organic

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) and pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) are two plant-based spices, which despite having a common popular name, have a botanical family and distinct centers of origin. Its fruits are known worldwide in cuisine as condiments; in addition, the extraction of essential oil from these species is interesting from a pharmacological and industrial perspective. In this sense, the present study aimed to analyze the chemical profile of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) present in black pepper and pink pepper. The solid phase microextraction method in headspace mode (HS-SPME) was used, using the fiber, polydimethylsiloxane-divinylbenzene (PDMS/DVB) for the extraction of VOCs. In the extraction of volatile compounds, 2g of the seeds of each sample were used, previously ground in an analytical mill, and placed in a 20 ml headspace flask. The adsorption of the compounds was carried out at a temperature of 60ºC, for 20 minutes, with the exposed PDMS/DVB fiber, after extraction, the desorption was carried out in the gas chromatograph injector coupled to mass spectrometry (CG-MS), where the fiber was exposed for 5 minutes. The identification of VOCs was performed by comparing the mass spectra obtained with data from the NIST library. Thirty-six volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were identified and quantified among pink pepper and black pepper seed samples. Of which 16 were found in black pepper, and 20 in pink pepper. These compounds are divided into monoterpenes, sesquitepenes, and other classes such as alkaloids and sesquiterpenoids. The volatile organic compounds found in higher concentrations in black pepper were Carnegine with 36.32 %, beyerene (30.84%), alpha-gurjunene (6.10%) and 1R,4S,7S,11R-2, 2,4,8-Tetramethyltricyclo [5.3.1.0 (4.11)] undec-8-ene also with 6.10%. In pink pepper, the compounds with the highest concentrations were, phyllocladene (36.16%), 3-carene (12.49%), and 1R,4S,7S,11R-2,2,4,8-tetramethyltricyclo [ 5.3.1.0 (4.11)] undec-8-ene (12.43%).

scholarly journals Volatile organic compounds of Tilia cordata Mill. from Serbia, in terms of ecosystem services

Topola ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Martina Zorić ◽  
Saša Kostić ◽  
Marko Kebert ◽  
Nebojša Kladar ◽  
Biljana Božin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Tilia Cordata ◽  
Aliphatic Compounds ◽  
Oxygenated Monoterpenes ◽  
Monoterpene Hydrocarbons ◽  
Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons ◽  
Volatile Organic

It is considered that different plant organic compounds, known as phytoncides are creditable for positive effects of Forest therapy on human health. Ongoing pandemic has also put these compounds in research focus considering potential use for novel corona virus treatment. This research was conducted in order to examine the potential of Tilia cordata Mill. considering volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content for the use in Forest therapy. In order to determine qualitative and quantitative content of phytoncides, as well the variability among genotypes growing in the same environmental conditions, leaf samples from genotypes of T. cordata were collected from the Fruška gora (Serbia) during 2019. VOCs determined in fresh herbal material were analyzed by HeadspaceGC/MS and VOCs determined in essential oil were obtained by GC/MS. The results showed the presence of 17 different phytoncides (monoterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated monoterpenes, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, oxygenated sesquiterpenes, aliphatic compounds and diterpenes) in all tested genotypes. According to the mean values of the obtained results, the most abundant classes of phytoncides among the examined genotypes were monoterpene hydrocarbons (87.05), followed by aliphatic compounds (36.59) and oxygenated sesquiterpenes (34.60). The highest coefficient of variation (CV) among phytoncide content in tested T. cordata genotypes has been observed within oxygenated monoterpenes (43.12%), sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (28.18%), and diterpenes (27.04%). Some individual monoterpene hydrocarbons, such as o-cymene (19.92%) and a-pinene (17.40%) had the highest CV in terms of its presence in analyzed genotypes. In addition, the principal component analysis (PCA) showed more notable clustering within the VOCs determined in essential oil in comparison to VOCs determined in fresh herbal material. Considering the phytoncide content detected in T. cordata leaves, this species has high potential for the use in human health improvement within Forest therapy.

A Novel Method for the Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Red Flour Beetle Tribolium castaneum (H.) using Headspace-SPME Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ihab Alnajim ◽  
Manjree Agarwal ◽  
Tao Liu ◽  
YongLin Ren
Keyword(s):  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Tribolium Castaneum ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Chemical Signals ◽  
Red Flour Beetle ◽  
Specific Chemical ◽  
Flour Beetle ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Spme Fibre

Background: The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is one of the world’s most serious stored grain insect pests. A method of early and rapid identification of red flour beetle in stored products is urgently required to improve control options. Specific chemical signals identified as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are released by the beetle can serve as biomarkers. Methods: The Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) technique and the analytical conditions with GC and GCMS were optimised and validated for the determination of VOCs released from T. castaneum. Results: The 50/30 μm DVB/CAR/PDMS SPME fibre was selected for extraction of VOCs from T. castaneum. The efficiency of extraction of VOCs was significantly affected by the extraction time, temperature, insect density and type of SPME fibre. Twenty-three VOCs were extracted from insects in 4 mL flask at 35 ± 1°C for four hours of extraction and separated and identified with gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. The major VOCs or chemical signals from T. castaneum were 1-pentadecene, p-Benzoquinone, 2-methyl- and p-Benzoquinone, 2-ethyl. Conclusion: This study showed that HS-SPME GC technology is a robust and cost-effective method for extraction and identification of the unique VOCs produced by T. castaneum. Therefore, this technology could lead to a new approach in the timely detection of T. castaneum and its subsequent treatment.

Development of a Headspace-Solid Phase Micro Extraction Method for the Analysis of Volatile and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds from Polyurethane Resins for Leather Finishing

2021 ◽  
Vol 116 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonia Flores ◽  
Silvia Sorolla ◽  
Concepció Casas ◽  
Rosa Cuadros ◽  
Anna Bacardit
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Monomethyl Ether ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Extraction Temperature ◽  
Solid Phase Micro Extraction ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Leather Finishing

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) arise from the chemicals used in the various stages of the leather manufacturing process. An important aim of the tanning industry is to minimize or eliminate VOCs and SVOCs, without lowering the quality of leather.   This paper shows the development of a new headspace-solid phase micro extraction coupled with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME/GC-MS) method for the identification of VOCs and SVOCs emitted by newly designed polymers for the leather finishing operation. These new polymers are polyurethane resins designed to reduce the VOC and SVOC concentration. This method enables a simple and fast determination of the qualitative and semi-quantitative content of VOCs and SVOCs in polyurethane-type finishing resins. The chemicals that are of concern in this paper are the following: Dipropylene glycol Monomethyl Ether (DPGME), DBE-3 (a mixture of dibasic esters) and Triethylamine (TEA). The test conditions that have been determined to carry out the HS-SPME assay are the following: incubation time (2 hours), extraction temperature and time (40°C; 5 minutes) and the desorption conditions (280°C, 50 seconds).  Ten samples of laboratory scale resins were tested by HS-SPME followed by gas chromatography (GC-MS). DPGME and DBE-3 (a mixture of dimethyl adipate, dimethyl glutarate and dimethyl succinate) have been identified effectively. The compounds are identified by a quantitative method using external calibration curves for the target compounds. The technique is not effective to determine the TEA compound, since the chromatograms shown poor resolution peaks for the standard. 

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