Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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96031 | Forensic Science International | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A capillary electrophoretic method, which allowed the detection and separation of the active principles of Catha edulis, i.e. cathinone, cathine and phenylpropanolamine, was developed. A suitable internal standard (nicotinamide), which permitted the quantification of the analytes reducing the variability of the migration times due to EOF changes, was identified. The analytical method was validated, assessing linearity, sensitivity and repeatability, showing optimal features for the analysis of the vegetable material. Moreover extraction conditions were investigated to achieve the exhaustion of the plant material in the fastest and most efficient way to meet the requirements of the Court.
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Authors
Gabriella Roda, Vincenzo Liberti, Sebastiano Arnoldi, Antonella Argo, Chiara Rusconi, Sonia Suardi, Veniero Gambaro,