Method optimization by solid-phase microextraction in combination with gas chromatography with mass spectrometry for analysis of beer volatile fraction.

Method optimization by solid-phase microextraction in combination with gas chromatography with mass spectrometry for analysis of beer volatile fraction.

Journal of chromatography. A (2006-05-12)

Olivia Pinho, Isabel M P L V O Ferreira, Lúcia H M L M Santos

ABSTRACT

A simple and sensitive method for the analysis of beer volatile compounds was optimised using headspace solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography with mass detection. Headspace SPME using a 75 microm Carboxen-polydimethylsiloxane (CAR-PDMS) fiber provided effective sample enrichment and enabled extraction of a wide variety of compounds. The reproducibility depended on the compounds, with a mean value of 1.4% for alcohols, 3.3% for ethers, 6.7% for aldehydes, 3.4% for acids, 1.7% for aromatic compounds, 2.4% for esters, 7.4% for hydrocarbons, 1.8% for alicyclic compounds, and 3.4% for heterocyclic compounds. The optimised methodology can be used to compare volatile profile from different types of beers and eventually to study the evolution of a particular beer during aging.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

10477-U

Supelco

Carboxen^® Adsorbent, matrix Carboxen^® 1000, 40-60 mesh, bottle of 50 g

57318

Supelco

SPME fiber assembly Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane (CAR/PDMS), d_f 75 μm(CAR/PDMS, for use with manual holder, needle size 24 ga

504831

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SPME Portable Field Sampler, coating CAR/PDMS

57319

Supelco

SPME fiber assembly Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane (CAR/PDMS), d_f 75 μm(CAR/PDMS, needle size 24 ga, for use with autosampler

11324-U

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24241-U

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Carboxen^®-1006 PLOT Capillary GC Column, L × I.D. 30 m × 0.32 mm, average thickness 15 μm

24246

Supelco

Carboxen^®-1010 PLOT Capillary GC Column, L × I.D. 30 m × 0.32 mm, average thickness 15 μm

25467

Supelco

Carboxen^®-1010 PLOT Capillary GC Column, L × I.D. 30 m × 0.53 mm, average thickness 30 μm

25461

Supelco

Carboxen^®-1006 PLOT Capillary GC Column, L × I.D. 30 m × 0.53 mm, average thickness 30 μm

10471

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Carboxen^® Adsorbent, matrix Carboxen^® 1003, 40-60 mesh, bottle of 10 g

10269

Supelco

Carboxen^® Adsorbent, matrix Carboxen^® 569, 20-45 mesh, bottle of 10 g

10478-U

Supelco

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57912-U

Supelco

SPME fiber assembly Divinylbenzene/Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane (DVB/CAR/PDMS), for use with autosampler, needle size 23 ga, metal alloy fiber, fiber L 1 cm

57914-U

Supelco

SPME fiber assembly Divinylbenzene/Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane (DVB/CAR/PDMS), for use with autosampler, needle size 23 ga, metal alloy fiber, fiber L 2 cm

11072-U

Supelco

Carboxen^® Adsorbent, matrix Carboxen^® 572, 20-45 mesh, bottle of 10 g

11048-U

Supelco

Carboxen^® Adsorbent, matrix Carboxen^® 569, 20-45 mesh, bottle of 500 g

54294-U

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23446-U

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ORBO^™-93 Sorbent Tube, ORBO tube I.D. × L 6 mm × 95 mm, Bed A 180 mg, Bed B 90 mg, 60/80 mesh, pkg of 25 ea

20355

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ORBO^™ 78 HBr on Carboxen^® 564 specially cleaned (20/45), 400/200 mg, W,W,W separators, O.D. × L 6 mm × 110 mm, pkg of 25 ea

20358

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ORBO^™ 90 Carboxen^® 564 (20/45), 160/80 mg, W,F,F separators, O.D. × L 6 mm × 75 mm, pkg of 25 ea, for analyte group MEK (methylethyl ketone)

28718-U

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Tenax^® TA / Carboxen^® 1018, glass TD tube, preconditioned, O.D. × L 1/4 in. × 3 1/2 in., Sealed with (Swagelok^® End-Fittings), pkg of 10 ea

29534-U

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Carboxen^® 569, glass TD tube, fritted, O.D. × L 1/4 in. × 3 1/2 in., preconditioned, pkg of 10 ea