Journal of Chromatography & Separation Techniques
Open Access
ISSN: 2157-7064
ISSN: 2157-7064
Gabriella Roda
Via Mangiagalli 25, 20133, Milan
Italy
Research Article
Characterization of the Volatile Components of Cannabis Preparations by
Solid-Phase Microextraction Coupled to Headspace-Gas Chromatography
with Mass Detector (SPME-HSGC/MS)
Author(s): Sebastiano Arnoldi, Gabriella Roda, Eleonora Casagni, Lucia Dell’Acqua, Michele Dei Cas, Fiorenza Fare, Chiara Rusconi, Giacomo Luca Visconti and Veniero GambaroSebastiano Arnoldi, Gabriella Roda, Eleonora Casagni, Lucia Dell’Acqua, Michele Dei Cas, Fiorenza Fare, Chiara Rusconi, Giacomo Luca Visconti and Veniero Gambaro
Solid phase microextraction coupled to headspace sampling and GC/MS technique was applied to the characterization of the volatile components of several Cannabis preparations (hashish). Different parameters of the analytical method (fiber, coating thickness, sampling and exposition temperatures, sample preparation) were evaluated to optimize the characterization of the volatile components. a-Pinene, ß-myrcene, limonene, 4-carene, trans-3(10) caren-2-ol, 4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo [4.1.0] heptan-3-ol, caryophyllene, ß-humulene, azulene, gurjunene, ledene and caryophyllene oxide were identified among the volatile components of all hashish preparations. Moreover, a suitable internal standard (nonane) was chosen, the reproducibility and linearity of the method were evaluated in order to carry out the quantitative determination of caryphyllene, the most abundant volatile terpene. It.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7064.1000350