Determination of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and their precursors in biotic matrices

J Chromatogr A. 2002 Dec 20;982(1):127-43. doi: 10.1016/s0021-9673(02)01340-7.

Abstract

Analytical method for the determination of ultra-trace levels of nitro-PAHs in various biotic matrices has been developed. Soxhlet extraction and/or solvent extraction enhanced by sonication were used for isolation of target analytes; GPC followed by SPE were employed for purification of crude extracts. GC-MS/NCI technique was utilised for identification/quantitation of target analytes. Performance characteristics of implemented method were obtained through thorough in-house validation procedure. The main sources of uncertainties were critically evaluated, possible strategies of their elimination/minimisation were considered and consequently employed. Examination of real-life samples of various foodstuffs (complete human diet, mate tea, pumpkin seed oil, parsley, sausages) was performed in this study.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Gel
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / methods
  • Nitrates / chemistry*
  • Polycyclic Compounds / analysis*
  • Volatilization

Substances

  • Nitrates
  • Polycyclic Compounds