E-Cigarette Chemistry and Analytical Detection

Annu Rev Anal Chem (Palo Alto Calif). 2019 Jun 12;12(1):23-39. doi: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-061318-115329. Epub 2019 Mar 8.

Abstract

The study of e-cigarette aerosol properties can inform public health while longer-term epidemiological investigations are ongoing. The determination of aerosol levels of known toxins, as well as of molecules with unknown inhalation toxicity profiles, affords specific information for estimating the risks of e-cigarettes and for uncovering areas that should be prioritized for further investigation.

Keywords: aerosol; electronic cigarette; flavoring; glycerol; harm reduction; propylene glycol; tobacco.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aerosols / administration & dosage
  • Aerosols / adverse effects
  • Aerosols / analysis*
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / methods
  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems*
  • Flavoring Agents / administration & dosage
  • Flavoring Agents / adverse effects
  • Flavoring Agents / analysis
  • Glycerol / administration & dosage
  • Glycerol / adverse effects
  • Glycerol / analysis
  • Humans
  • Nicotine / administration & dosage
  • Nicotine / adverse effects
  • Nicotine / analysis*
  • Propylene Glycol / administration & dosage
  • Propylene Glycol / adverse effects
  • Propylene Glycol / analysis
  • Public Health

Substances

  • Aerosols
  • Flavoring Agents
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Nicotine
  • Glycerol