Separations, Volume 7, Issue 2
2020 June - 17 articles
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) complements mass spectrometry (MS), where both techniques offer their own particular molecular characterisation specificity for identification of eluted compounds in gas chromatography (GC). Both FTIR and MS are orthogonal experimental tools; the fine molecular spectroscopic details of structural features and functional group arrangements in FTIR are contrasted by information of molecular ions and fragmentation in MS. GC‒MS is considered the ‘gold standard’ approach for compound characterisation but often cannot provide unambiguous identification; this includes many isomers, and compounds of similar structures such as α- and β-pinene in essential oils. In contrast, GC‒FTIR offers molecular specificity that often escapes that of MS. Here, we re-visit GC‒FTIR and highlight novel approaches and selected advantages of this valuable technique.
Cover Story: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) complements mass spectrometry (MS), where both techniques offer their own particular molecular characterisation specificity for identification of eluted compounds in gas chromatography (GC). Both FTIR and MS are orthogonal experimental tools; the fine molecular spectroscopic details of structural features and functional group arrangements in FTIR are contrasted by information of molecular ions and fragmentation in MS. GC‒MS is considered the ‘gold standard’ approach for compound characterisation but often cannot provide unambiguous identification; this includes many isomers, and compounds of similar structures such as α- and β-pinene in essential oils. In contrast, GC‒FTIR offers molecular specificity that often escapes that of MS. Here, we re-visit GC‒FTIR and highlight novel approaches and selected advantages of this valuable technique. View this paper. - Issues are regarded as officially published after their release is announced to the table of contents alert mailing list .
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