Simultaneous Analysis of Synthetic Musk Compounds in Water Using a Triple Quadrupole GC-MS System

User Benefits

- Using a GC-MS/MS, synthetic musk compounds in water can be accurately quantified with high sensitivity. - Supporting effective environmental monitoring in water and risk assessment using GC-MS/MS

Introduction

Synthetic musk compounds (SMCs) are synthetic organic substances designed as substitutes for natural musk and are widely used in various household products. During everyday activities such as showering and washing, these compounds are released into wastewater. However, current wastewater treatment processes cannot completely remove SMCs, allowing them to enter aquatic ecosystems. As highly bio-accumulative organic compounds, SMCs can cause both acute and chronic toxicity in aquatic organisms. They are also known to cause endocrine disruption when accumulated in the human body. Due to these potential risks, continuous monitoring of SMCs in water is essential. The main analytical methods for detecting SMCs in water include liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), solid-phase extraction (SPE), and solid-phase microextraction (SPME). Liquid-liquid extraction method requires a large amount of solvent and long preparation time but has the advantage of simultaneously extracting multiple organic compounds. In this application news, 15 types of SMCs in water were simultaneously analyzed using the gas chromatography method with liquid-liquid extraction method.

April 10, 2025 GMT