Analysis of Trichothecenes by Gas Chromatography-Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Introduction

Trichothecenes is one group of toxins produced by fungi (mycotoxins). Trichothecenes have been classified into four groups, A, B, C and D. Langseth and Rundberget reviewed some instrumental methods for the determination of trichothecenes in foodstuffs. Among the instrumental methods used is gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection (GC/MS). Here we report the analysis of eight trichothecenes by GC/MS based on the method described by Schollenberger et al. The literature described the use of GC/MS with chemical ionization.

August 10, 2006 GMT